Scam targets Steam users since late 2018. Fraudsters claim accidental report for illegal purchases. Scammers use fake Steam admin profiles and Discord connections
Fraud is intentional deception for personal or financial gain. Can be classified as civil or criminal wrong in most states. Requires proving state of mind and clear evidence of fraud
Fraud is intentional deception to deprive victims of legal rights or gain unfairly. Can be civil wrong or criminal act, causing loss or being element of another wrong. Proving fraud requires greater evidentiary burden than other civil claims. Elements include misrepresentation, reliance, and victim's detriment
Scam is an attempt to defraud after gaining trust. Short cons take minutes, long cons involve teams and elaborate schemes. Victims are called "marks" or "suckers," perpetrators "con men"