Scamming

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I added some basic stuff, but more scams and links are needed. --FlyingDutchman 08:47, 28 Aug 2005 (Central Daylight Time)


Introduction

Scamming is a term that is widely used for a lot of different things. Its most popular meaning is "Taking items, meat, or other things from people in any unfair way". There are a lot of different scams. Here is a list to some common scams. Most can be prevented by simply watching out what you're doing.

Common Scams

"The trade system is not working"

The comment box trick

Raffles

Clan Looting

Clan looting is taking items out of you Clan Stash while you have no permission to take them, for your personal profit. This is often considered a scam, even though Jick says that if your Karma allows it you are allowed to take the stuff so you're not scamming.

The following sites are listing known scammers and offer help if you have been scammed: