♥ Avoid Getting Hacked! ♥ IMPORTANT UPDATE 12/31

[kage-ookami4]

updated!!
loads of new stuff added to the article lib, it's worth taking a look if you're concerned with security.

Any one with Vista SP1 should definitely read the article concerning the effects of SP1 on many anti-virus programs!

[Radagast9]

Wow, wondrous update!

Apart from this, I'd have a question, I likely skipped this info but I didn't see it on the first page: can trades be dangerous? Apart the obvious thing that if you trade your money for a wrapped item you're searching problems, is there any way that the user I'm trading to can get my password? I know that this can seem foolish, and I find it quite unlikely, but I prefer to be sure than cry after 3nodding .

[kage-ookami4]

Radagast9

Wow, wondrous update!

Apart from this, I'd have a question, I likely skipped this info but I didn't see it on the first page: can trades be dangerous? Apart the obvious thing that if you trade your money for a wrapped item you're searching problems, is there any way that the user I'm trading to can get my password? I know that this can seem foolish, and I find it quite unlikely, but I prefer to be sure than cry after 3nodding .

there is no way they can get your password just from a trade. when you input your password in the trade you are sending it to gaia online for authentication, same as when you login to the site.

trades are often used to scam though so be careful there. once i was going to do a big trade with someone and they PMed me saying something like "there is something going wrong with the trade i need your password so i can fix it"... don't fall for stuff like that. also, be weary when doing multiple part trades. if you're trading a bunch of stuff that will require more than one trade in exchange for one item it could easily turn into a scam- same for the flip side of sending one item for many items requiring more than one trade. it's always best to trade one on one, send all items in one trade and never accept unless you see what you want on the other side. this does make trading for expensive, rare items difficult though, realize the risk involved before engaging in the trade and always be sure to document the agreement in case you end up having to report.

[Radagast9]

Thanks, I thought it but I wanted a confirm. And thanks also for the second part, I knew that but you can't ever hear it enough ( repetita semper iuvant smile ).

[kage-ookami4]

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[Young Master Aibiki]

I read through your pages multiple times, and I have to say good job!

I also have a question:

So I check my email today, and there is a scam attempt email. Is there any way of reporting this to the mods, or should I just delete the message. ((I also screencapped it if that helps...))

[kage-ookami4]

yaoi boy aibiki

I read through your pages multiple times, and I have to say good job!

I also have a question:

So I check my email today, and there is a scam attempt email. Is there any way of reporting this to the mods, or should I just delete the message. ((I also screencapped it if that helps...))

if it doesn't happen on gaia the mods can't do anything about it. you should report it through your e-mail service though. password phishing isn't cool.

[Young Master Aibiki]

kage-ookami4

yaoi boy aibiki

I read through your pages multiple times, and I have to say good job!

I also have a question:

So I check my email today, and there is a scam attempt email. Is there any way of reporting this to the mods, or should I just delete the message. ((I also screencapped it if that helps...))

if it doesn't happen on gaia the mods can't do anything about it. you should report it through your e-mail service though. password phishing isn't cool.

Will do! Thank you for your help.

[kage-ookami4]

[Pixelated Chibiety]

kage-ookami4

I know, it made me cream my pants.

[Anlina]

Good guide - very comprehensive.

Can I make a couple of suggestions?

For your "COMMON SIGNS OF BEING HACKED" section, if people notice items are missing they should also check their PMs before filing a hacking report, to see if they have been notified of a removal. If a user receives a stolen or botted item/gold as a gift it will be removed from their account and they will receive a PM notification from an admin.

Also, screencaps generally aren't necessary for reporting. The report system does take a snapshot of the content that is being reported. The only time a screencap would be really useful is if some of the evidence for the report isn't attached to the actual content being reported (for example, reporting a Towns chat log that has already disappeared from the screen by the time you hit report, filing an abuse/harassment report that includes several PMs as evidence, etc)

[kage-ookami4]

Anlina

Good guide - very comprehensive.

Can I make a couple of suggestions?

For your "COMMON SIGNS OF BEING HACKED" section, if people notice items are missing they should also check their PMs before filing a hacking report, to see if they have been notified of a removal. If a user receives a stolen or botted item/gold as a gift it will be removed from their account and they will receive a PM notification from an admin.

Also, screencaps generally aren't necessary for reporting. The report system does take a snapshot of the content that is being reported. The only time a screencap would be really useful is if some of the evidence for the report isn't attached to the actual content being reported (for example, reporting a Towns chat log that has already disappeared from the screen by the time you hit report, filing an abuse/harassment report that includes several PMs as evidence, etc)

thanks for the info, as for the screen shot stuff i've been told by other mods in the past to provide them, that was when i first made this guide 2 years ago though. i don't know if anything has changed or not (unless people tell me ninja ).



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[HolyRaptorJebus]

Received this awhile ago but just posting it so no one else will fall for it and I already reported them.

From: Avitar Helper-December
To: winged_angel_4747
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:00 am
Subject:






"Hello, this is an auto message sent to you from the admin team [group 2] because your account has been reported for:
attempted hacking, scamming, trolling, and life threatening

Our reports are never 100% accurate but we need to run a quick review of your account, checking the trade, and marketplace history,and all u have to do is fill this form out,

username:

password:

email address:

Usually admins never ask for your password but for serious cases like this we have no choice.
If you fail to respond to this message 5 minutes after opening, your account can, and will be banned along with your IP address.

ATTENTION!
We are very careful and want to make sure you are safe, this is the reason this message pops up. BUT, your case is very rare, and in these cases we have no choice but for you to fill the form, It is very important you understand this.

NOTICE!
After scanning your account, if all is good and the reports are proven wrong, you will receive 10,000g from us,