How to Avoid Being Scammed

How to Avoid Being Scammed

Remember, the best way to not be scammed is to be well informed!

The basic things every player should know:

1.) Never give your username or password to ANYONE. No GM will ever ask you for your password! Even when the administration is providing you with support, they will only ask you for your account name, NEVER your password.

2.) Never lend out your items. Chances are, you will not get them back even if you think that person is your friend. The staff of Talon RO strongly discourages any lending or sharing of items of any kind. We understand you trust your friends, but the best policy is to never lend out your items! If you do, and you are scammed, the admins are not liable. -- "In regard to our guild, its definitely great that we treat everyone as friends, brothers or sisters - I hope the issue w/ Aiyuu would be the last thing that will happen here."

3.) If someone asks to try on your items, see the item's stats or description, or anything remotely like that, do not trade them. This is a common way for players to scam others.

4.) Never trade someone who offers to duplicate your items. This is the number one excuse scammers use. Item duping is not possible on Talon RO.

5.) This goes without saying, but when you make a deal with someone, make sure that you receive the item(s) at the same time the other player receives your payment. Do not pay in advance: if you do, chances are you will never get your item AND you will have lost those coupons/zeny/etc. you were trading for it.

6.) Always be sure to check the item the player is trading you EVERY time you make the deal. Often times, players will deal you a card (eg. Tao Gunka Card), then disconnect. They come back, deal you again, but instead of putting up the card you wanted (Tao Gunka), they'll switch it for another card that isn't worth as much, e.g. Poring Card. To prevent this and other similar methods of scamming, always be sure to check and double check what items are being traded before accepting the deal!

7.) It's a good idea to take screenshots every time you make a deal with another player so you have documented proof of the trade. Even if you trust them, believe me, it's better to be safe than sorry!

Hope this helps! - rip information above from fRO admin.