Got a free game from site, but can't log in steam

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the Winter Warlock Jan 21, 2019 @ 6:00am

well I go to a site given by a friend and hit the "roll" button, and lo and behold, I win the cd key for skyrim. Then it says log in to steam to get the key. I press the button, get a blank page and I have a timer of 20 minutes now left to get the key.

So how do I log into steam when I am already logged in obviously by writng this post?

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Theblaze Jan 21, 2019 @ 6:00am

At this point, you already should know it's a fake site.

the Winter Warlock Jan 21, 2019 @ 6:01am

indeed, I am alreay thinking that

Count_Dandyman Jan 21, 2019 @ 6:02am

Don't what you are describing sounds like the early steps of a phishing scam designed to gain access to your account no site ever needs access to your Steam account to give you a key.

Kesac Jan 21, 2019 @ 6:02am

Change your password, you likely just got phished and now they have your username and password.

Kesac Jan 21, 2019 @ 6:05am

Also, to prevent that -- log in with the web browser on the official Steam store ( https://store.steampowered.com ). After you do that, any login pages you get will likely be fake -- if it's a real page, it will automatically log you in.

infamnia Jan 21, 2019 @ 6:05am

1) Scan for malware. https://www.malwarebytes.com/

2) Deauthorize all devices... https://store.steampowered.com/twofactor/manage

3) Change your password on a secure device.

4) Generate new back up codes.

5) Revoke the api key https://steamcommunity.com/dev/apikey

YES, your account may be compromised.

Ensure to report the 'friend' that sent you the link.

Last edited by infamnia; Jan 21, 2019 @ 6:05am

the Winter Warlock Jan 21, 2019 @ 6:28am

yup

R188 Jan 21, 2019 @ 6:44am

Next time, don't fall for those for those crappy free items or game site scams.

I'm saying that from experience

ShelLuser Jan 21, 2019 @ 10:02am

And in addition to the above: you might want to report that friend as a scammer. Or if they are someone you actually know up close you may want to inform them that their account has likely been compromised.