Money Scams

Whenever trading items with other users. It's common for scammers to promise payment at a later date or through other means in exchange for items which they never intend to pay for. There is no way to enforce or ensure that the other user will ever uphold their side of the trade. The only way to make sure trades are done fairly and legitimately is to only trade for items that can be placed in the trade window.In the example below, the scammer has attempted to trick the user into believing they will receive money once the trade has been completed by typing a message into the chat window.It's also common for this type of scam to occur through the Steam Trade Offers feature . If you're unfamiliar with Steam Trade Offers you can learn more by reading my guide.Wallet funds can't be transferred or traded from one Steam account to another through the trade window. The only way to sell an item for Steam wallet funds is to sell it on the Steam Community Market . For information on how to do this you can read the official FAQ or follow the guide below.Another form of scamming can occur when people purchase items or Steam accounts through auction sites such as eBay. There is nothing holding users to their agreement when transactions are made through these types of websites. Not only is selling an account against the Steam EULA , the account being purchased is likely stolen.