Scam 1: Exploiting Third-Party Platforms for Scams
Analysis: Third-party trading platforms are a haven for account thieves to launder stolen items. After stealing items, they list them on these platforms at low prices. If you are tempted by these cheap prices, you're likely to be scammed. When a stolen player reports equipment loss to the official support, it could potentially lead to the loss of the items you purchased. In the end, you get nothing!
Advice: We hope players avoid chasing minor advantages and purchase items through official and legitimate channels.
Scam 2: Emotional Scams
Analysis: Hi, can I borrow your equipment for today's PK match?
Oops, my weapon broke, can you lend me yours for some wild combat?
Hey, your mount armor looks amazing, can I try it on and see how it looks?
Many excuses – have you really seen through their true intentions? Please don't trust others too easily. As the saying goes, it's better to be safe than sorry.
Advice: Do not blindly trust friends in the game, as disputes arising from voluntary player-to-player trades are not handled by the official support. Be cautious in your trades to avoid losses.
Scam 3: Being Cheated During Trades
Analysis: A certain item is supposed to be sold for 100 CPs, but the scammer only pays 100 Silver! This is a common method used by scammers. They take advantage of your distraction during multiple trades to deceive you into losing your items, often occurring in booth.
Advice: During the trading process, be sure to check the currency and amount clearly to avoid financial losses.
Scam 4: Account Scams
Analysis: Scammers take advantage of players' desire for small gains and deliberately give out account information. They then file complaints with the official support, requesting permanent bans for players suspected of hacking. They use this as leverage to demand a substantial reward from the player to stop their complaints.
Advice: Do not be tempted by small gains, and do not hold unrealistic hopes. If you encounter a scammer, do not compromise. Keep evidence of the account's source and provide it to the official support, who will handle the situation accordingly.
Scam 5: Impersonation Scams
Analysis: Scammers use names similar to your friends to request item trades. Many names differ only by a space or a punctuation mark, making it easy to overlook and resulting in potential financial losses.
Advice: In any trade, always triple-check the other party's information, including character level, battle power, guild, and clan. Scammers often use newly created characters for scams, so verifying this information will ensure the safety of your belongings.