Hey, so it seems there a new rash or tactic going around in-game right now.
Here's how the break down works.
Exploiters will duplicate an item, in a very obvious fashion [something expensive, and they'll duplicate it many many times, to ensure the item is flagged]
They will then initiate a trade with you, giving you some small or moderate amount of this item. Should you accept these items, you're most likely going to be flagged as suspicious, and risking your account status. There is no way for support staff to determine who is trying to smuggle duplicated items, vs who is just being sold/given them.
So, here's my advice.
Do NOT accept anything for free, especially if it seems too good to be true. Do not take anything from players saying they're 'quitting' as this is a common excuse to give things out for free.
People are being targeted specifically, but it can also happen to random players.
Also, be careful buying anything under priced from Vendors or Players, suspiciously low priced items are often a sign that the item is the result of exploitation.
Remember, always use logic when dealing with other players. Be safe, go with your gut, if it's telling you the deal seems fishy or suspicious, just decline it.
If you run across anything like this, please submit a support ticket, so the staff can investigate the account properly.
Good luck everyone.
Edited by Feuer, 03 March 2018 - 09:51 AM.