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    Potentially free Hitman: Blood Money

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by 84CubsFan, Oct 27, 2012.

  1. 84CubsFan

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    Just got scammed out of a Steam key for Hitman: Blood Money.

    There is a possibility that the scammer hasn't had a chance to use it yet, so here it is for anyone to try: 8W6T2-ZP4IB-Q078J.

    If you do try it, let me know if it worked for you. Good luck.
     
    84CubsFan, Oct 27, 2012
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    Didn't work, steam told me that it's a dupe
     
    Mobius 1, Oct 27, 2012
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    *******s. Thanks for trying it out -- I appreciate it. +rep. Amazing how people will scam for a $1.50 game.
     
    84CubsFan, Oct 27, 2012
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    How exactly did you get scammed out of it?
     
    jaug1337, Oct 27, 2012
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    It is completely my fault for being trusting, of course. There were several red flags: his profile looked a bit dodgy, his offer was highball, it was a key and the Steam trade forums expressly recommend not trading keys, etc. etc. But I chatted with the dude for a bit and he seemed normal enough. I figured that he had no reason to trust me, either (I almost never make trades and keep my profile private), so I agreed to send my key first. He took the key and bolted from the chat. Whatever. It was a calculated and very minor risk that I elected to take, with no real harm done. I just can't stand liars.
     
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    I always stick to the quote "When it's too good to be true, it usually is"

    :)
     
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    Yup. :mad: :no:
     
    84CubsFan, Oct 27, 2012
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    report the scumbag to steam even though its only a few dollars
     
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    Yeah, I did. Not sure anything will come of it, but hopefully they'll do something to stop him from doing it to someone else, when more might potentially be on the line.
     
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    Post on the steam forums ranting about the user :) xD
     
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    That would be fun, too, wouldn't it. Unfortunately they only allow one new thread every 24 hours, but I'll think about it for tomorrow. :thumbsup:
     
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    Haha, link me to the thread once you created it :)
    I would want to see the argument and responses :p
     
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    Screenshot the whole conversation OR do prove that you actually bought that CD-key and do THIS.

    Got my old account back that way when a dude scammed me for it. Also got my old CS 1.6 back too, don't know how someone got my key though.
     
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    you can start as many threads as you want on steam forum.
     
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    That's great -- I'll definitely try it as I can absolutely prove that I bought the key. Should have taken a screenshot of the chat conversation, but perhaps they have record of that since it was through Steam.

    Not the trade forum, but I'll try to find another appropriate spot.
     
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    ahh never been on the trade forum so didnt know that.
     
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    Seems legit...

    ...or not /:
     
    Mobius 1, Oct 28, 2012
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