As you all know, hacking/scamming is a major “easy-to-do” in this game. Unfortunately, it isn’t as easy to avoid. There are, however; some ways that you can protect yourself. I’ll number them below.
1. Fire-wall. This is a must have for internet protection in general. This can stop most hackers in their tracks and leave them cursing and banging on their keyboard because they cant get through.
2. Weekly virus scans. Doesn’t have to be weekly, but you have to virus scan your computer from time to time. Anytime you get suspicious be sure to virus scam because you may have a key logger on your computer.
3. Change Password. Change password monthly or whenever you thinking someone may know your password. Never make your password too obvious.
Do these three simple things and I’m sure you won’t get hacked. Now back to scamming, to avoid being scammed, although this may seem strange when ever you’re in a trade offer whatever it is that you’re offering and repeatedly press accept once they offer whatever it is they are going to offer. This way, they won’t be able switch or anything like that. This is the best way to avoid scams because the pop-up will appear if they try to switch items. However, there is no known way to avoid being scammed by a speed trader. These people can someone create lag and use it to their advantage to switch offers at light speed and you won’t be able to notice what happened until after the trade. Always be on your guard.
---Karagu
