random dude messaged me saying he reported my acc by accident?

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Zushisann Feb 18 @ 10:25pm

this random guy on discord just adds me and we share a group together. he said that he accidentally reported me and said i could get permanently banned for "having duplicated items and making illegal purchases." yet i have not done either, its like i dont believe him but i have this fear that something might happen to my account.

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d3str0y3r Feb 18 @ 10:35pm

It's a scam, in fact it's so common Valve has a support page about it.
https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/3195-9FFB-BA06-F25B

Report, block and ignore.

You will not be banned.

Zushisann Feb 18 @ 10:43pm

thank you.

AirDrifter Feb 18 @ 11:00pm

So many scumbags on the internet. Glad nothing happened to your account.

Zushisann Feb 18 @ 11:02pm

like the dude randomly texted me and said all this stuff, im new to steam as-well so im not up to date with this stuff.

d3str0y3r Feb 18 @ 11:08pm

Originally posted by Zushisann:
like the dude randomly texted me and said all this stuff, im new to steam as-well so im not up to date with this stuff.

Some other stuff to keep in mind. No one from Valve or support will every add you as a friend, message you using Steam chat, the forums, discord.

The only place anyone from support will speak with you is the ticket system here, and you have to reach out to them first.
https://help.steampowered.com/en/

Zushisann Feb 18 @ 11:10pm

i will keep that in mind thank you.

AirDrifter Feb 18 @ 11:17pm

Originally posted by Zushisann:
like the dude randomly texted me and said all this stuff, im new to steam as-well so im not up to date with this stuff.

Basically just do the following

- Never accept any random discord/steam friend request
- Avoid clicking on dodgy links
- Avoid pirating on your main PC as it could be seen as a cheat if you get a virus, VAC ban is the last thing you want on your Steam Account

Also I've had a person try to impersonate my friend and get me to download a game he's friend was developing, it was a lie of course as once you download and install it, they'll take over your PC.

Luckily I didn't fall for it.

Heraclius Caesar Feb 18 @ 11:34pm

You could have easily done a Google search or Steam forum search instead of contributing to the spam. There are threads just like yours saying the same thing pretty much everyday.

Would have taken you just a few seconds to find that out.

It should have taken you just a few seconds to think to yourself that some random on discord "accidentally" reporting you on Steam and trying to get you to do things is a huge red flag, a blatant attempt to scam you.

As long as you didn't fork over your login information you have nothing to worry about. In the future don't be so naive and chatty with randoms on discord or Steam or the internet in general.

Common sense is free btw. Costs nothing to have it & use it.

Zushisann Feb 19 @ 12:05am

first off nerd i did do research and is it bad that i wanted some extra confirmation? im not here to argue with you. my most sincere apology for being new to the steam community and not understanding everything to your mighty standards sir all mighty and powerful. i get that your tired of it but please, understand that im new to this stuff...

Phénomènes Mystiques Feb 19 @ 1:41am

Grain of salt, take everything online with a grain of salt and research before clicking a link (and never click an AD because someone is gaining something from it).