3athompson Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 I was feeling bored on my favorite trade server, when I saw someone advertising that he was trading real money for TF2 items. Now, I wasn't on an unusual server, just a normal trade server, with ref being the most common currency. I decided to act dumb and get him to offer on my DP Furious Fukaamigasa (about 2 buds). (name changed to xxx) You added Unusual Furious Fukaamigasa 23:08:24 xxx: can u show 23:08:25 xxx: is this one? or theres more? 23:08:39 3athompson: this is my only purpl hat 23:08:48 xxx: How much is it worth in pure? 23:09:00 3athompson: what is pure? 23:09:10 xxx: like how much is it worth for keys? 23:09:39 3athompson: how do i find that? 23:09:55 xxx: il check ok 23:10:04 xxx: 1.2 keys , not bad 23:10:38 xxx: You want some items worth that? 23:11:03 3athompson: sure 23:11:30 xxx: what class do u like? 23:11:48 3athompson: sniper or scout 23:11:56 xxx: ok lemme see some items worth the same 23:12:16 xxx added The Merc's Pride Scarf 23:12:44 xxx added The Bigg Mann on Campus 23:12:44 xxx added The Breakneck Baggies 23:12:48 xxx added Larrikin Robin 23:12:49 xxx: hm , is that ok? 23:13:00 xxx: my fave items xD 23:13:06 You are ready 23:13:43 xxx is ready 23:13:45 I didn't actually click accept, because I'm not a total idiot. The pride scarf and larrikin were both uncraftable, btw. Now, obviously he was about to commit a scam (my stuff is worth SIGNIFICANTLY more than his stuff), but I kinda goaded him into this by acting dumb. Should I report him to anyone? All I have is this pastebin recording of the chatlog, as I was unable to properly prtscreen before the trade window closed. Am I acting too righteous? probably... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seminal Inhalation Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 That would be sharking. Not scamming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AwesomeMcCoolName Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 That would be sharking. I had done something similar like 2 years ago where I "let" someone shark me; and when I reported them to MCT I was told it was entrapment and that it wouldn't be valid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3athompson Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 That would be sharking. Not scamming. Yea, you're right, sorry. I had done something similar like 2 years ago where I "let" someone shark me; and when I reported them to MCT I was told it was entrapment and that it wouldn't be valid. Ok, thanks. I had fun, though. The thrill of entrapment CANNOT be denied! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wub Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Wouldn't that actually be scamming? He lied about the price. When you shark someone, you don't tell them the price. You ask if they want a couple hats or weps. What is a Scammer? A scammer is anyone that uses deception, thievery, lies, or anything that is underhanded to take advantage of or steal from another trader. He lied about the price, so yes, he techniqually attempted to scam you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AwesomeMcCoolName Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Wouldn't that actually be scamming? He lied about the price. When you shark someone, you don't tell them the price. You ask if they want a couple hats or weps. He lied about the price, so yes, he techniqually attempted to scam you A scammer is someone who steals and/or doesn't fulfill his part of the agreement. A shark is someone who takes advantage of a users lack of knowledge. This is sharking, not scamming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seminal Inhalation Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Wouldn't that actually be scamming? He lied about the price. When you shark someone, you don't tell them the price. You ask if they want a couple hats or weps. He lied about the price, so yes, he techniqually attempted to scam you Scamming is stealing. Sharking is a taking advantage to get something dirt cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly Brace Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 It isn't entrapment because he was advertising him buying them. Take a real life scenario. If you see someone telling people they're selling "stuff", and an undercover cop goes in and it comes out to be he's doing illegal things that match the suspicion, the cop isn't called out for entrapment in this case because he didn't lead the other person into doing anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PootisWorker Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 It's Scharcking Edit: I just wanna be cool like you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Radiated Banana Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 lol i do this to sharkers sometimes too, when im in the mood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whopz Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 to be fair, that's probably the most a lot of people would offer on that hat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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