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Worst_Support OP t1_j1mflv7 wrote

Reply to comment by Snagmesomeweaves in LPT: Got a Steam gift card for Christmas? Hold on to it after you put the code in. If your account gets hacked, you can use the old code to recover your account. by Worst_Support

Of course, the gift card method is just a very easy backup. I had to use it a few years ago before using 2 factor was so common.

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brusiddit t1_j1p0edj wrote

Sounds like a way to steal other peoples accounts. Anyone want a free steam gift card code?

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MRjubjub t1_j1p3pkc wrote

The real LPT is always in the comments.

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OneThiCBoi t1_j1p7hzz wrote

That's not how it works, the steam support asks you a bunch of options to provide enough proof that you the owner, like email, purchase receipts, etc.. one of them is giving them a wallet/gift card code which you used on that same account.

The code is just another proof.. not a way to steal others accounts.

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Robobvious t1_j1piup5 wrote

Fraud happens regardless of the systems put in place to prevent it, and successful fraud utilizes those systems to their advantage. So it very well could be a way to steal someone else’s account provided you have enough information.

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WynnChairman t1_j1pcrcp wrote

how long ago was a few years ago? I remember getting bothered by it for a long ass time already

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