runevirage Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Someone is spamming popular youtube videos with a link to this video about someone giving away 800M in Runescape: DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK IN THE DESCRIPTION: http://www.youtube.com//watch?v=sH6TK_kT1po In the video description he links to a forum thread that is supposedly on RSOF and tells you to "post a joke" there, with the funniest joke winning. It doesn't link to RSOF however (it links to a login page that looks similar to the official one). If you check the Web of Trust (WOT) information: http://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/runecapeservices.t35.com His link is actually part of the t35.com subdomain, which is known for malware and identity theft according to WOT. I've seen these links on multiple vids so I'm just warning you scapers out there to not fall for this scam. Also if there is any way to report this player to Jagex please do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shasta_sms Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 A usual scam. I'll say as I usually do as a warning to people. If it's too good to be true it most likely is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gryffin_Lord Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 since the free trade update our clan channel (The Slayers guild) kept getting spammed to join vainpvp 1.5b drop party or stuff like that everydays by different people it was getting horrible....Sadly anyone going there almost deserves it :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killermantwo Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Its pathetic what lengths people go trough to scam. Can't they earn their gp's honost? its not that hard.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Recci Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Dont link to it....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyw3000 Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Its pathetic what lengths people go trough to scam. Can't they earn their gp's honost? its not that hard..the only reason scams ever work is because people get greedy, and look to earn easy gp through any means necessary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runevirage Posted April 13, 2011 Author Share Posted April 13, 2011 Dont link to it....? I didn't, I linked to the Youtube video while clearly calling it out as a scam. The other links are to Web of Trust, an established system for rating sites on the internet for safety and validity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffy1 Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 the only reason scams ever work is because people get greedy, and look to earn easy gp through any means necessaryIndeed, greed is one of the biggest flaws of the average player. It's always good to remember to check any and all links before going places (some have miss-spellings looking like the real thing), and only enter your RuneScape user and password on RuneScape's official site. You don't need to check other sites to see if someone may or may not be legit as you can tell by the green Jagex bar that appears next to the web address. No green bar equals scam. Tip.It Website Crew Leader[hide=Quotes]I love it how Jafje comes outa nowhere and answers my questionsHehe now we know what real life does...drugs, drugs, more drugs. Thank god we are addicted to something that won't kill us. [/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairness Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Phishing link in a video description? Welcome to 2003. You're being watched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slayer_Jesse Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 yeah, if you see a video caliming free rs money, its usualy a scam unless its a drop party announcement or something. ot: i did once enter a funniest joke thread and won... 200k XD [hide=Siggy credits]The Awesome, Epic, Amazing, S3xah A-10 Sig By Unolexi! I wub u Uno!InsanityV2 Did the Franz Ferdinand Sig.Killerwatt is responsible for the Arctic Monkeys sig.Pat_61 did the B-2 sig and the raptor sig.[/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsubzero Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Um one time I got a message from someone saying jagex was going to delete rs videos for copyright and had a link to it to a "support" thread. It was probly some sort of fake login. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj43oJYEF-Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dargonhuman Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I always distrust alleged RSOF links that don't include a quickfind code so I can look up the thread myself. Part of the Star Traks network. (^^Clicky!) Irony: An amnesiac rediscovering they have an eidetic memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Bringing more attention to it is a good thing right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krampell Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Seen this kind of scam before. Kind of lame... Also, maybe you shouldn't actually link to the scam youtube vid and site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy_jim Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I wonder how many runescape nerds will be sent to jail (through anti phishing laws) before they get the hint. More then one has been prosecuted alreadyHave people spent time in jail for hacking RuneScape accounts? :o RIP Michaelangelopolousu can control my tip it account, but youll never control how fine i am!This is by FAR my favorite song: I love N_odie and would never edit his posts! I love Rainy_Day too <3 And also Cowman_133. <33 Oh, and Laikrob is a going to hunt me down and kill me like a pest kangaroo if I reveal how awesome she is. I owe tripsis skittles. DarkDude feels like he's missing out. This is my siggy! - n_odie Rainy_Day MINE! - n_odie Rainy_Day And meol shouldn't feel left out. Oh, and Y_Guy is a noob awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omali Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I wonder how many runescape nerds will be sent to jail (through anti phishing laws) before they get the hint. More then one has been prosecuted alreadyHave people spent time in jail for hacking RuneScape accounts? :o Any kind of phishing is illegal and can carry criminal charges. In New York for example: § 156.05 Unauthorized use of a computer. A person is guilty of unauthorized use of a computer when he or she knowingly uses, causes to be used, or accesses a computer, computer service, or computer network without authorization. Unauthorized use of a computer is a class A misdemeanor. A Class A misdemeanor carries a jail sentence of up to a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffy1 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Left a comment warning people on that video, guy messaged me saying I shouldn't bother warning people, I replied saying I didn't care and then got this back: I'm not sure what has happened but my youtube was hacked and someone uploaded a video, ive removed it now thanks for messaging me i got it though my emailLooks like that's one less youtube scam going on. xD Tip.It Website Crew Leader[hide=Quotes]I love it how Jafje comes outa nowhere and answers my questionsHehe now we know what real life does...drugs, drugs, more drugs. Thank god we are addicted to something that won't kill us. [/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jehosaphat Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Funny links on sites. Don't click them. If it's too good to be true, it's probably too good to be true. etc. etc. etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meili Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Too bad many RS players are too young to understand account safety. I'll bet you that guy was able to scam a few people. The Runescape Wilderness - Meili's Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I don't even play anymore, but because I have a few Youtube videos of gameplay, I've gotten 3 of these sent my way. Obvious scam is obvious. Last.Fm My Bloggy Proud to have served on Tip.it Crew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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