The Fake Admin Scam: Why Valve Will Never Ask for Your Skins

The Foundation: Fear and Authority

Scenario 1: The "Steam Support / Valve Employee"

• "Your account has been reported for possessing duped (duplicated) items."
• "Your account is linked to an illegal skin gambling ring."
• "You have been falsely reported for scamming, and we are investigating."

Scenario 2: The Faceit Admin / Tournament Referee

• "Your account is not properly linked to the prize pool distribution system."
• "We need to verify you are not using a purchased account before the match starts."

The Absolute Rules of Dealing with Support

1. Valve NEVER Contacts You via Chat Apps

2. Valve Has "God Mode"

3. Faceit Admins Only Use Official Channels

4. There Are No "Verification Bots"

What to Do If Contacted

1. Do not panic. Remember that the threat is fake.
2. Do not click any links they send you (they will often send links to fake SteamRep pages or fake ban notices).
3. Do not trade them any items.
4. Block and report the user on Discord or Steam.