Running down the timer on TikTok fakeouts
As our detection page states, we have that particular URL blocked because it is associated with malvertising. Hitting the verify now button opens a new tab, with a new destination. This helps us keep making these kind of hacks and keep them on Google for a long time
This is a typical free game account which you’ll find on TikTok:īefore downloading, we need to make sure you are a real user, and not an automated bot. The answer is, of course, “Yes, RandomAccountGu圓856 absolutely would lie to you”. Everything is definitely free with no strings attached. What we sometimes see on TikTok is gaming-themed accounts making many of the same promises you see on other platforms. Where it tends to go wrong is with the promise of everything being free.
FOMO (fear of missing out) is a big driver for timed exclusives and must have items, and all of these constant pressures drive gamers to want a bit of a discount. Even without the costs of downloadable content (DLC), you also have things like season passes, in-game currency frequently purchased with real money, lootboxes, and more. Shall we take a look?įree Steam game accounts: be careful what you wish for Sometimes we observe new twists on old scams, or slick videos designed to obscure some sleight of hand. There are accounts themed around pretty much any interest you can think of, and one of the biggest is gaming. Greg_ValveOLS: did u ban me?>WHYīr0kenrabbit: Valve will never ask for your username and password.īr0kenrabbit: I don’t work for Valve dude, but you just got pwnt.TikTok has long since evolved beyond being thought of as "just" dance clips, also becoming a home for educational and informative content presented in a fun and casual way. Greg_ValveOLS: It says login failed wtf : Greg
If you are connected now you need to log off.īr0kenrabbit: So I can update your account.īr0kenrabbit: Heh.
And what is the password associated with this account?īr0kenrabbit: Okay. You’re doing fine so far.īr0kenrabbit: Okay. Greg_ValveOLS: am i gonna be bale to play 2nite?īr0kenrabbit: What is your city of residence?īr0kenrabbit: That depends on if you cooperate. One moment, please, let me verify this information.
This is for verification purposes.īr0kenrabbit: Are you the only user of this account?īr0kenrabbit: Okay, and what is the usernameīr0kenrabbit: I see you have purchased a few of our games, thank you.īr0kenrabbit says:Do you always log on from the same IP?īr0kenrabbit says:And who is your internet providers, your ISP?īr0kenrabbit says:Thank you. Not the user name, the persons real name who created the account. I’m going to write you up but I will only suspend you account for three days, since this is your first infraction, okay?īr0kenrabbit says:First, what is the name the account is registered to. You are at risk of losing your account.īr0kenrabbit: I need some information from you if you want me to unlock you account. I also know a valve employee will NEVER ask a user for his/her username and password.īr0kenrabbit: I’m putting a temporary hold on your Steam account.īr0kenrabbit: Greg, this is a serious infraction against the Tos. Trace my ip and you’ll see.īr0kenrabbit says:Start/run/cmd type Tracert and then my IP address and hit enter.īr0kenrabbit: As an employee, I know that Valve employees will NEVER contact users over MSN. Greg_ValveOLS: dont worry this connect it secureīr0kenrabbit: Can I be honest with you, Greg?īr0kenrabbit: Look, I don’t know how you go this MSN account name, don’t really care, either.īr0kenrabbit: Unlike you, I DO work for Valve. Greg_ValveOLS: if you can verify your account information to me i can insure that only your ip have access to it Its a new security feature were trying because this happens so muchlogin names and passwords aint safe anymroe You know.
Greg_ValveOLS: hmmm maybe a keylogger on you r PC then maybe you need a format? Greg_ValveOLS: we believe someone may have stolen your account mmmm you havent shared youre account infomation with anyone have you?īr0kenrabbit: No. Greg_ValveOLS: we logged multiple ips from your account and ned to verifi your information Greg_ValveOLS: my name is greg a member of the valve online Support team