Don't accept gift card messages...

[Ted]

Scam going around some may not know about.

If someone randomly messages you offering a free Steam gift card link, do NOT click on it as it's a scam. Steam will give you a notification if you get a gift...

Just had someone try to scam me in this way and I can see how someone may fall for this

[OdinDerHarte]

Dude no one klicks on a links from a stranger?? And if someone does then RIP

[WarHeRo]

there already is a post for this

[Ted]

Originally posted by OdinDerHarte:

Dude no one klicks on a links from a stranger?? And if someone does then RIP

In fact they do and they do it all the time.

But in this case I was specific and said "message" which implies someone on your friends list. Which is what happened to me, as this friend was stupid enough to get their account hijacked.

Thankfully I am not an idiot but this scam looked really convincing as the link goes to what looks like an authentic Steam login. People see free stuff and unfortunately they fall for it as the allure of something for nothing is too much

[Ted]

Originally posted by WarHeRo:

ther already is a post for this

Different scam, phishing like all of them of course but not the same scam

[WarHeRo]

it's phishing and it's covered there

If you don't know the user that is sending you messages and aren't sure about the link the user is sending you then do not click on it or accept the message.

[Ted]

Originally posted by WarHeRo:

it's phishing and it's covered there

If you don't know the user that is sending you messages and aren't sure about the link the user is sending you then do not click on it or accept the message.

Obviously... I know that, you know that but people fall for these all the time and they are getting better and better at making them look legit.

This one redirected to a URL that looks legit at a glance and takes you to what appears to be the Steam login page on your browser.

I wont fall for it, you wont fall for it but it clearly got my friend and this one is more convincing than usual

[JokeR]

ok

[Forgive My SINS]

It's like this, such scams can be seen everywhere, everyone be on guard.

[xxxxa]

Originally posted by WarHeRo:

it's phishing and it's covered there

If you don't know the user that is sending you messages and aren't sure about the link the user is sending you then do not click on it or accept the message.

:yay:

[󠁟󠁟Ex001]

How is that new lol. Phishing links through an offer of a free gift card are older than Steam.

[Denys™]

ok

[Constructives™]

best to not click on any links including in your discord best to not accept anything from anyone unless u know the person, just saying .... best of luck