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Tips and guidelines to keep your account safe and avoid common scams in trading.

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  • Whenever I request a trade, it gets declined automatically.
    It appears that you might have an active API key. To check if this is the case, kindly click on the following link: Check API Key Status. If you find an API key registered there that you did not personally register, we highly recommend following these steps to ensure your account's security and prevent you from falling victim to the Steam API key scam: Remove any Steam/CSGO browser extensions that are unfamiliar or not widely recognized. ChangSome readers
  • I'm being asked to trade, verify or unlock my items.
    First and foremost, it's essential to understand that neither Swap.gg nor Steam employees will ever contact you and request you to perform trades or transactions. It's important to be aware that anyone asking you to engage in trades or make payments is attempting to scam you. How do these scams usually unfold? Scammers, using various platforms such as Discord, Steam, Twitter, or Telegram, will often try to deceive you by claiming affiliation with Swap.gg or other platforms. TheFew readers
  • I have an iOS device and use iCloud.
    When using an iOS device, it's important to be aware that by default, your Steam application and backup codes are backed up to your iCloud account. This means that ensuring your safety is crucial. If hackers gain access to your iCloud account, they can duplicate any backed-up cloud data, including automatic backups of the Steam app and its components like the Steam Mobile Authenticator. With the backup of the Steam app and Steam Mobile Authenticator in their possession, these hackers can send yoFew readers

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