Report threat - The scammer threatens to report you if you do not give them gold or items.Some scammers attempt to convince you to do something, usually by unexpectedly whispering you. Vanguard armor bonus ( pre-Searing only) - A trader advertises appealing (and expensive) equipment claiming that they have a special bonus during Vanguard Quests, even though there is no such bonus.Naturally, scammers are always coming up with new schemes and variations, so also use the common sense questions above. The lists below outline the most common scams so that you can avoid them by looking out for their hidden but recognizable clues. Some players also announce scammers when they recognize them, so to be safe in trading, keep track of what people around you say. If you doubt that a deal is genuine, ask for an outside opinion, e.g. Main article: :Category:Items with shared iconsīe suspicious of any offer that seems to be too good to be true.
(1) ArenaNet does not support the use of third-party programs (2) use of software is illegal under the terms of the end-user licensing agreement (3) even if this was okay, there is almost no chance that an honest in-game trader will ask you go outside the game to complete a deal.
(Requires no registration to browse current offers login required to view historical final trades.) You can also verify the prices of most items at Guild Wars Auctions, the only auction fansite listed at the official website.Take time to find independent price checks (see below). Fair trades always involve both parties getting something of comparable value. Does the deal seem too good to be true? It probably is.Are you required to trade goods or services before the other person? If so, be sure to ask for collateral or other substantive assurance beforehand.To protect yourself from falling prey to a scam, ask yourself the following:
There are tools for reporting scammers in-game to ArenaNet, which has sole jurisdiction over deciding the appropriate response. Scams always involve some type of deception or confidence trick. A scam is an attempt by one or more players to cheat others out of money or goods.