I highly recommend reading this, I got a good laugh at the poor kid's expense. It's a good example of why not to be dumb if you're trying to scam:
http://linuxbox.org/pipermail/funsec/2006-November/010054.html
Quotefrom http://www.futuremark.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23914
br0kenrabbit says:
hi
Greg_ValveOLS says:
good evening
br0kenrabbit says:
What's ip?
br0kenrabbit says:
up?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
my name is greg a member of the valve online Support team
br0kenrabbit says:
On MSN?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
yes :)
br0kenrabbit says:
Why?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
we logged multiple ips from your account and ned to verifi your information
br0kenrabbit says:
My information?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
we believe someone may have stolen your account mmmm you havent shared
youre account infomation with anyone have you?
br0kenrabbit says:
No. I don't even have it written down.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
hmmm maybe a keylogger on you r PC then maybe you need a format?
br0kenrabbit says:
Well...
Greg_ValveOLS says:
if you can verify your account information to me i can insure that
only your ip have access to it Its a new security feature were trying
because this happens so muchlogin names and passwords aint safe
anymroe You know. L:)
br0kenrabbit says:
Well
Greg_ValveOLS says:
dont worry this connect it secure
br0kenrabbit says:
Can I be honest with you, Greg?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
k
br0kenrabbit says:
Look, I don't know how you go this MSN account name, don't really care, either.
br0kenrabbit says:
Unlike you, I DO work for Valve. Trace my ip and you'll see.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
huh?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
bs
br0kenrabbit says:
Trace it.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
how
br0kenrabbit says:
Start/run/cmd type Tracert and then my IP address and hit enter.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
oh k
br0kenrabbit says:
As an employee, I know that Valve employees will NEVER contact users
over MSN. I also know a valve employee will NEVER ask a user for
his/her username and password.
br0kenrabbit says:
I'm putting a temporary hold on your Steam account.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
why?
br0kenrabbit says:
Have you read the ToS?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
Tod?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
tos
br0kenrabbit says:
terms of service
Greg_ValveOLS says:
were?
br0kenrabbit says:
Greg, this is a serious infraction against the Tos. You are at risk of
losing your account.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
why
br0kenrabbit says:
I just told you why
Greg_ValveOLS says:
:(
br0kenrabbit says:
I need some information from you if you want me to unlock you account.
I'm going to write you up but I will only suspend you account for
three days, since this is your first infraction, okay?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
k
br0kenrabbit says:
First, what is the name the account is registered to. Not the user
name, the persons real name who created the account. This is for
verification purposes.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxx xxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Is this you?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
ya
br0kenrabbit says:
Are you the only user of this account?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
ya
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay, and what is the username
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay.
br0kenrabbit says:
I see you have purchased a few of our games, thank you. :)
Greg_ValveOLS says:
some. dude
Greg_ValveOLS says:
m
br0kenrabbit says:
Do you always log on from the same IP?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
ya
br0kenrabbit says:
And who is your internet providers, your ISP?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Thank you. One moment, please, let me verify this information.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
am i gonna be bale to play 2nite?
br0kenrabbit says:
What is your city of residence?
br0kenrabbit says:
That depends on if you cooperate. You're doing fine so far.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Illinios?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
yes
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay. And what is the password associated with this account?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
xxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay. Do not try to log into steam. If you are connected now you need
to log off.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
why
br0kenrabbit says:
So I can update your account.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
can I play 2 nite
Greg_ValveOLS says:
clan fight
Greg_ValveOLS says:
wont win without me heh
br0kenrabbit says:
Heh. You'll have to wait a few minutes. Are you logged off?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
ya
br0kenrabbit says:
Okay. Give me just a moment.
br0kenrabbit says:
Try to log in now.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
k
Greg_ValveOLS says:
It says login failed wtf wtf!!@?
br0kenrabbit says:
Greg
Greg_ValveOLS says:
did u ban me???????????>WHY
br0kenrabbit says:
Greg
Greg_ValveOLS says:
what
br0kenrabbit says:
Valve will never ask for your username and password.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
what????
br0kenrabbit says:
I don't work for Valve dude, but you just got pwnt.
Greg_ValveOLS says:
omg dude wtf why?
br0kenrabbit says:
Why were you trying to steal my account?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
i wanst
br0kenrabbit says:
Then why were you asking for my information?
Greg_ValveOLS says:
i was just making a joke but not cerious honest dude just give
my acount back pllllleeease i'm only 13 and save d up for like a year to buy it
br0kenrabbit says:
Greg
Greg_ValveOLS says:
dude pleas
Greg_ValveOLS says:
what
br0kenrabbit says:
Go mow some yards, bitch.
Haha that was great.
br0kenrabbit says: "Go mow some yards, bitch."
HAHAHA soo true
Quote from: BigAznDaddy on November 01, 2006, 04:23:04 PM
br0kenrabbit says: "Go mow some yards, bitch."
HAHAHA soo true
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
I bet that kid hates illegal immigrants now, too! Driving down the price of mowing lawns & all.
That's awesomely amusing
LOL.
Holy fucking SHIT that was AWESOME!!
ROFL!
This was on digg a while ago. :P
http://impaler.x86labs.org:6113/~newby/pwnt is an easier form to read.
Quote from: Newby on November 01, 2006, 10:12:09 PM
This was on digg a while ago. :P
http://impaler.x86labs.org:6113/~newby/pwnt is an easier form to read.
And you didn't post it? Why I oughta'....
LMAO
Stupid people are so funny!
Quote from: Newby on November 01, 2006, 10:12:09 PM
This was on digg a while ago. :P
http://impaler.x86labs.org:6113/~newby/pwnt is an easier form to read.
I think that's equally easy to read.. now, if you want to make it easier, make it colored :P
Quote from: iago on November 02, 2006, 10:33:33 AM
Quote from: Newby on November 01, 2006, 10:12:09 PM
This was on digg a while ago. :P
http://impaler.x86labs.org:6113/~newby/pwnt is an easier form to read.
I think that's equally easy to read.. now, if you want to make it easier, make it colored :P
that would make it worse!
Quote from: Towelie on November 02, 2006, 07:25:10 PM
that would make it worse!
I disagree -- there's a reason that chat things are in color:
(http://www.javaop.com/~ron/images/screenshots/colours.png)
Damn man. The guy couldnt even type correctly. Fronting as a Valve Team member and have typos in your conversation should be your frist give away.
Quoteif you can verify your account information to me i can insure that
only your ip have access to it Its a new security feature were trying
because this happens so muchlogin names and passwords aint safe
anymroe You know. L:)
Sounds like a 13 year old.
Damn teenagers!
Lawl. I feel sorry for noobs... ::)
Quote from: Killer360 on November 03, 2006, 08:39:36 PM
I feel sorry for noobs... ::)
Never say that again. Ever.