Introduction. Before I start writing this guide, I would like to state that I have been scammed, ripped off, phished, you name it. This guide is written from my errors, and I want you, the reader, to learn how not to get scammed, so you can become RICH AND FAMOUS! NOTE: I can not help you with external trading, such as pay-pal trading! A huge thanks too see you next Saturday on steam! Phishing Links. Before I start part 1 of my guide about avoiding being scammed, I would like to mention there are many different variations of certain phishing links. Okay, let's get started. First of all, what isphishing? Originally posted byWikipedia: Phishing is the attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and sometimes, indirectly, money) by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. Master Phishers generally tend to create bots to act as people and they generally say something like the following: Originally posted byGeneral_Phisher1: - Hey, you there? My friend would like to trade with you, but there is some sort of error, add him here: [INSERT DODGY LINK HERE] There are many variations of phishing attempts, and there is many different types of links that one phisher would provide. BOTS / HUMANS ALMOST ALL THE TIME CHANGE A COUPLE OF LETTERS, SO YOU WON'T NOTICE! For example, [NOTE THAT THE TEXT IN CAPS IS WHAT THEY CHANGE] Originally posted byGeneral_Phisher2: - Here's his profile: st-AE-mcommunity.com/id/GUY - OR: Here's his profile: steamcommun-ITITY-/id/GUY I don't know how many times I have to remind people, don't click that link! The hyphens are there to show you what they might do to trick you! HERE'S AN EXAMPLE OF THIS TYPE OF LINK: What I'm trying to say is that, before trading with anyone who provides a link, fully assess the link before clicking it! And even then, I would still not click a link that anyone gives me! There is many other types of phishing links, and the dodgy looking steamcommunity link to trade with his 'friend' is never legit! Here's another example of a phishing link, or even a virus. Originally posted byGeneral_Phisher3: - Hey, here's a gift from steam for FREE!!!This is following with a link like the following: steam - gifts.com An example of this type of link:
