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Scams in EVE Online: Difference between revisions

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To avoid this scam, never use the trade window when dealing with someone you don't trust when the item is of non-trivial value. (Contract fees are nothing compared to losing an expensive item).<br>
To avoid this scam, never use the trade window when dealing with someone you don't trust when the item is of non-trivial value. (Contract fees are nothing compared to losing an expensive item).<br>
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===Trade Window: Fake ship name===
The player renames their ship to a more expensive ship with a similar icon. EX: They rename a Minmatar Shuttle "Leopard".<br>
To avoid this scam, right click the ship and press "show info". The top right hand corner of the window will have the real ship name<br>
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===Ambush sale===
===Ambush sale===