Beware of phishing!
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ANYONE WHO ADDS YOU ON STEAM PRETENDING TO BE AN ADMINISTRATOR
IS A SCAMMER
“Fee for the win” - Sounds innocent, ends in money loss
This is one of the most common forms of scamming on Steam – someone messages you and pretends to be someone they are not. It could be "your friend," a "Steam employee," a "G4Skins Bot," or even a popular creator from the CS2 scene. They often have professional-looking profiles, many hours in-game, badges... but it's all a ruse. The goal is always the same – to trick you into giving access to your account, your skins, or forcing you to click on a fake link.
What does it look like?
The scammer creates a profile strikingly similar to someone you know – they steal the avatar, nickname, and even the status.
- you won a prize on a lootbox site,
- you were drawn in a G4Skins contest or another well-known brand,
- you just need to "pay for the collection" - usually via BLIK, fast transfer, or providing card details.
The site looks professional – logos, graphics, even terms and conditions. But the truth is: there is no prize, and the whole site is a trap. In the best-case scenario, you'll lose a few dollars. In the worst – you'll provide card details and your bank account will be cleared.
How to defend against prize winning scams?
Never pay to "claim a prize"
honest giveaways are completely free.
Check if the contest was actually organized
go to the brand's official profile (e.g., G4Skins) and look for information.
Do not click on links from unknown sources
even if they look reliable
If something looks...
too good to be true... it's probably a scam
Basic version of the site - "You click on Google, and it's not G4Skins at all"
Imagine: you want to go to G4Skins, you type the site name into Google, click the first result... and you're already in a scammer's hands. Sounds like a fairy tale? It's a very common scam that looks like an official site but is just a well-prepared fake.
How do scammers impersonate popular portals?
Scammers create copies of popular CS2-related sites and more. The site looks almost identical:
- the logo matches
- graphics and cases look familiar
- even the promo code works
but in reality:
- the connection to your Steam account is fake,
- all the data you provide goes to the scammer,
- and all the changes you accept go straight to them
The worst part? These fake sites are positioned as Google Ads - so they appear higher than the original. You enter because you think it's the official site - and it's game over.
How to defend against impersonating G4Skins?
Always type the address manually
or use a bookmark. The official G4Skins site is https://g4skins.com
Ignore sponsored ads
if you are not sure it's the original
Check the site address carefully
fake domains have e.g., .net, .org, -skins.com, etc.
If the site looks familiar
but something is "a bit different" - stop and check twice
Scams with BLIK and fake payments - "Give the code, click the link, it only takes a moment..."
This is one of the most popular forms of extracting money – quick action, time pressure, and... your wallet is empty. Scammers use acquaintances, advertisements, or fake sites to get you to hand over money yourself – via BLIK or by providing data on a fabricated payment gateway.
What does a BLIK scam look like?
Scammers create copies of popular CS2-related sites and more. The site looks almost identical:
They write that:
- their bank account is not working
- they need to pay for something quickly,
- they are withdrawing from an ATM and just need a BLIK code.
You know them? All the more reason you want to help. But the truth is:
- the account was taken over by a scammer,
- you provide the code, and the money disappears at the ATM.
Fake payments on OLX, Allegro, Facebook, Marketplace
The scam works the other way – you are selling something, e.g., a skin, equipment, a game key. A "buyer" contacts you saying that:
- they have already paid,
- they sent the transfer,
- a courier will pick it up shortly
They send you a link to "confirm payment" that looks like an InPost, Allegro, or bank gateway. You click – the site looks real, you enter your data... and that's it. The scammer has your:
- login data,
- card data,
- or BLIK authorization.
Everything you type goes to the thief. And the goods? Of course, they will never be paid for either.
How to defend against fake payments on OLX, Allegro, or Facebook Marketplace?
Never provide a BLIK code
via message - even to a "friend"
If you receive a link to a "payment gateway"
ensure the website address is genuine.
OLX, Allegro, and other services
have internal payment systems - never use links sent by buyers.
In case of doubt - call the person
who is messaging you, or contact the official support of the given service.
Use Steam Guard
thanks to this, a thief won't be able to log in without your confirmation.
Read about what Steam Guard is
Details can be found at this link: https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/06B0-26E6-2CF8-254C
