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Hello and Welcome to SCAMS - How NOT to fall for one.

I did this on purpose to let people know what happens when you are gullible, and when you don't read all the warnings. I did this on purpose to teach the new people!

Welcome to gaia, if you're a serious gamer and you're picky about winning or losing or if you always want to win then read this!

Now Warning some for these scam are the real thing i did them on purpose to make this tutorial. other where done with my mules and volunteers it will be stated which is which.

Side note:
REMEMBER IT JUST A GAME, NOTHING THAT CAN HARM YOU, OR SCREW
YOU OVER. IT NOT IMPORTANT TO LIVE.

If you have a Scam that is not listed In this thread pm or leave a message in the thread with the best you can give of a description and i will re-create it with images. 3nodding

Original post in my main account here:
http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=28579665


Code:
Gift box Scam:
-Real scam that i did to show what happen in most cases-

NOW! this one starts like this: He ask for my G9 Laptop (worth about 54k) and he will give me something of equal value


NEVER ACCEPT THESE!! THERE FRAUD!, FAKE!, IS A LOW WAY OF STEALING FROM PEOPLE WHO DON'T KNOW!


Here is his link that sig leads too:

Look here it his profile, looks good right? WRONG LOOK MORE CAREFULLY:
Note is posting, it only at 3 post.
look at the date he joined, less then a month ago. Most people on gaia only earn about 2-3k for posting and bout 15k for games and about 3k for towns when they just start, thats no where near enough to be able to buy penguin slippers.

Here that trade:

looks good, but look more carefully, the item he sent was a gift giving box. anything could be in it.

NEVER ACCEPT TRADES WITH THESE BOXES, AND NOT IN ANY COLOR.

This what was in it.


Now he going to be banned for this, reason he didn't give me on equal value he gave me a an item worth 100 gold. this make him a fraud. a liar and a cheapskate. AND TO THE SCAMMER, ALL ACCOUNTS TRADING WITH THE ITEMS WILL BE BANNED AS WELL! And that is the reason why so many people where getting banned for a while.

Thank you for reading, please share the love and educate the new people!

P.S
"Please do not give out your password to anyone! Admins and moderators will never request your password. If a user states that he/she is an admin or moderator, but is requesting your password, PLEASE REPORT THIS USER TO A MOD!"


Code:
Gold Generators:
-This was done between 2 mule accounts-

Ok the next Scam that is going around is the Gold Generators

NEVER USE THESE, YOU WILL LOSE EVERYTHING RIGHT DOWN TO THE PASSWORD, E-MAILS AND THE ACCOUNT ITSELF.


This is how most of them start:
You will get a Pm with a catchy title.

Inside the pm will contain a link to somewhere:


Now the link leads to here:


^ now that looks convincing, reason is you can;t see the password being typed in. you just get ********

Here a couple more samples on what they look like:
**Click image for full sized image**



No i just Google these up. there all are all know scams.

But this is what it look like on the other end:


Now that person can do this:


And after they get in they change the password, take gold and items and leave that user like this

Now she can never get back into that account unless the person didn't change the e-mail then password retrieve can let you in. but most of the time that gets changed too.

All this was done in the way everyone make these gold generators. Every single one of these Gold Generators where made using a free make your own web page site. These are are common all you are doing is GIVING them your password to your account..


Code:
PM Scam A.K.A Fake Mods and Admin:
-This is a real scam that was sent to me-

Here another common one!

This is a scam. Admin never ask for you password. he just asking for your password to get your stuff. Everything he says is a lie.

List of know scammers:
# CODE4546543
# `G a i a A d m i n s
# [NCP]Roy
# REPORT-MESSAGE-HACKIN
# GS-banner
# SystemStaffSecurity
# GHFRBS
# AUTO---MESSAGE---HACKING
# Adam8447123
# zurgfan09
# Botthelp
# BanningManager10
# Mod-Ben
# GS-BANNER-HACKERS
# PCN-Inspector
# [blood_rose]
# [BM]Banning Manager 4
# Detective-shadow58
# [adm]investigators
# trademanager
# Mod Militia
# sly by my ty
# GAIA ADMIN PRESIDENT
# swimmer05
# AccountInformation
# report-account
# HackingSercurityDegreeOne
# ACCOUNT-IS-BANNED
# Angelfire1321
# -MOD- joe
# Banner-mod
# gunnax
# [MOD] Chris
# taylor.14
# Adman2
# MOD-SERVICES
# ModRobert
# [ ToS Manager ] John
# M0DS
# Mod Kenny
# [gs] system saftey
# Account Banner User
# bilbo0917
# the_crazy_dude_next_door
# PCN-inspector
# Joy-Admin
# MOD69
# SMC-SecurityCenter
# MOD1210
# Modlocator
# BANNINGMOD2
# HACK INVESTIGATOR
# Report machine
# assistant joey
# MOD#25
# R_L09
# `Banning_System`
# reporter-2
# spam reporter 063

Most of this list i have gotten from:

**Click the image for the best guide on keeping your account safe**


Code:
Trading Trick:

Now this scam starts off by thread. IT can happen by marketplace, or random PM.

Now you will get some replies:

Now alot of times the scammer will make a quick offer and will say something like "Just send trade" Now most will not think about and will just send the trade if they have the best offer.

Next they will put in the gold and only confirm once.

Then you will Accept:

Then after they will change the trade. and Change the amount of gold and confirm to a go!

then you will confirm again if you didn't catch the change:
Look at it:

If you dont see the problem:


ALWAYS CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE GETTING YOUR GOLD THIS IS HAPPENING MORE AND MORE OFTEN NOW.

Thank you to memarcus for imforming of this. heart


Code:
How to tell who a mod and who a SCAMMER:

Gaia Admins and Mods will never ask for your password, NEVER EVER because they don't need it, They alredy have it.

DON'T use the same password and username for different sites, it makes it easier for hackers to crack your accounts on the different sites.
Read this thread Account Security


Real Gaia staff are:

Orange = Site Administrators Creators of Gaia Online, responsible for sitewide development.

Green = Omnimoderators Responsible for resolving account issues, hacking cases, and scamming cases.

Teal = Global GAIA Moderators Handle abuse and harassment cases, as well as help oversee ToS issues across the entire site.

Purple = Dedicated GAIA Moderators Work in a specific part of the site, handling ToS violations and thread move requests.

Dark Brown = For names will be given to those who do art, coding, and other fun stuff for you. These are the people that talk about features and development.

Red = [NPC]'s Are not moderators, but are Non-Playable Characters (NPCs) that inhabit and interact in the world of Gaia! They usually take part in Gaia's main storyline, and in some instances interact with users through posts/pms! Gaia's NPCs include but are not limited to Rina, Leon, Moira, Gambino and Gino.

Others colored names:

Blue = Friendslist Are not moderators, but users on your friendslist.

Remember:
Scammers Do not have purple, green, teal, red Dark Bronor orange usernames.

~~~ First of all I am posting this for the benefit of all members, whether you are new to Gaia or not anyone can be fooled.
so read through it and keep it in mind when and if you get a PM from scammers.

~~Always make a strong password. A strong password is a string of letters in upper and lower case and numbers. Never make a password from a easily guessed word or one from the dictionary.~~

To Read more about this please go here:

and remember mods already know ur pass

i've already gotten 2 pms saying my account is under investigation, and the users needed my password, e-mail and username. i didn't give it to them because i read the announcement that gaia staff has specific colors, and i replied to them. one didnt reply back, but one tried to tell me she/he was an admin's assistant....i didn't believe her/him