This kinda tracks. One time someone I knew bought a series of games on Steam at once, and his bank blocked them. In calling them, he learned that (in addition to some other circumstantial clue) their pattern recognition picks up on game purchases, since that’s an excellent target for someone who just stole a credit card. Scammers can often resell the games in some way, through some anonymity.
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ampersandrew@lemmy.world 3 weeks agoFrom what I can tell from Kitboga videos, all retail gift cards are a lucrative way to launder proceeds from scams. Valve was probably just more tired of dealing with it.
Katana314@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
atrielienz@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
I actually think this might also potentially have something to do with the lawsuit regarding potential gambling on the platform.
Because children absolutely could buy gift cards and use them to open loot boxes etc. Not positive but just throwing that out there.
I absolutely could be completely wrong about this.
Anivia@feddit.org 2 weeks ago
Yes, they aren’t doing it out of the goodness of their heart. They are doing it to avoid liability
Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 2 weeks ago
gift cards doesnt require you to be an adult or ID to purchase as well. i remember i bought it a few visa gift cards for various games, since i dint have a CC at the time.