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==Scams==

===~~Content~~===

===Introduction===

====Forbidden/Banable Schemes====

Scams come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors. This class will give you an overview of the most common types but is in no way a comprehensive guide on every scam you may see in EVE.

This class will begin with the commonalities of all scams. To understand a scam you have to understand the target. Scammers aim for those who are greedy, hasty, and/or ignorant. 90% of scams can be avoided by double checking a contract inventory, or carefully thinking a situation through. Quite simply: if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.

===Forbidden/Banable Schemes===

Char selling fraud

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Impersonation

Impersonating another character or corporation is a bannable offense. Point ~~final~~.

Impersonating another character or corporation is a bannable offense. Point finale.

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Because of the complexity of loan contracts, they're not open to scams. (http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1519&tid=1)

====Simple Schemes====

===Simple Schemes===

Begging

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To avoid this scam: never use the trade window when dealing with someone you don't completely trust. (Contract fees are nothing compared to losing an expensive item).

====Contract====

===Contract===

Ambush sale (great sell price but in low/null sec)

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Always take time to verify what a contract is asking for, and if you want a failsafe: only ever keep a single copy of an expensive mod on hand when accepting WTB contracts.

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Fittings without ship

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====Big Schemes====

===Big Schemes===

Banks

Corp theft and roles

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Lotteries

Ponzi scheme

====Recourse====

===Recourse===

~~Cry~~ and ~~learn~~

With the exception of those scams specifically forbidden by CCP: scams are fully allowed in EVE. You have no recourse other than to set sec standing and hope you one day catch them in low/null sec.

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 ==Scams==
-===Content===
+===Introduction===
-====Forbidden/Banable Schemes====
+Scams come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors. This class will give you an overview of the most common types but is in no way a comprehensive guide on every scam you may see in EVE.<br>
+This class will begin with the commonalities of all scams. To understand a scam you have to understand the target. Scammers aim for those who are greedy, hasty, and/or ignorant. 90% of scams can be avoided by double checking a contract inventory, or carefully thinking a situation through. Quite simply: if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.
+===Forbidden/Banable Schemes===
 Char selling fraud<br>
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 Impersonation<br>
-Impersonating another character or corporation is a bannable offense. Point final.<br>
+Impersonating another character or corporation is a bannable offense. Point finale.<br>
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 Because of the complexity of loan contracts, they're not open to scams. (http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&nid=1519&tid=1)
-====Simple Schemes====
+===Simple Schemes===
 Begging<br>
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 To avoid this scam: never use the trade window when dealing with someone you don't completely trust. (Contract fees are nothing compared to losing an expensive item).
-====Contract====
+===Contract===
 Ambush sale (great sell price but in low/null sec)<br>
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 Always take time to verify what a contract is asking for, and if you want a failsafe: only ever keep a single copy of an expensive mod on hand when accepting WTB contracts.
 <hr>
 Fittings without ship<br>
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 <hr>
-====Big Schemes====
+===Big Schemes===
 Banks<br>
 Corp theft and roles<br>
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 Lotteries<br>
 Ponzi scheme<br>
-====Recourse====
+===Recourse===
-Cry and learn
+With the exception of those scams specifically forbidden by CCP: scams are fully allowed in EVE. You have no recourse other than to set sec standing and hope you one day catch them in low/null sec.