Forum: empire-en
Board: [816] News from the world of Empire
Topic: [348302] Current Rubies Trader Fraud/Scam
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BM QueenB [None]
:: Feb. 20, 2018, 6:31 p.m.
Dear Community,
We would like to alert you to a scam which has been going around on some servers.
Many of you have received or read the following in-game message:
"Hello
Do you want cheaper in-game rubies?
Rubies are being sold at large discounts
69.99€ package of rubies for 19.99€
34.99€ package of rubies for 15.99€
20.99€ package of rubies for 9.99€
If you want to purchase something contact me on app: Line , search for ID: Packages12
You can get the app on Google Play or App Store just search: Line
Every rubies package is at discount just ask me on Line app which one you want. (I take all currencies)
Safety- You can't get banned in-game it's an official purchase.
Ruby delivery time takes 3-15 minutes after purchase.
Sincerely: John"
This is a scam and works as follows:
⦁ This person will send you a manipulated screen photo (not screenshot) of our shop with cheap prices.
⦁ He will then try to get you to buy as much as possible, telling you: the more you buy, the greater the discount.
⦁ Once you agree on a value, he will provide you with a Paypal Email for you to send him money.
⦁ Once the payment is done, you are told to wait 3-15 minutes for the rubies.
This wait will be eternal, since you will never get anything. Considering the payment is done through the “send money to family and friends” in Paypal, you will not be able to open a dispute and recover the money and Paypal will not help you, since the feature is for “family & friends” only.
Goodgame Studios will naturally act against these types of scams but we cannot represent the users who may have lost money, so we recommend that you always press charges.
We would like to thank everyone who reported this!!!
Please keep in mind that these types of offers are either scams to get your money, steal your account or gather your personal data. If you get such offers, please report them.
Thank you in advance.
Thank you in advance.