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TalesWeaver: New Scam Methods Targeting Newbies, Real Victim Stories and Prevention Tips - A Complete GuideTo raise awareness about a new type of scam rapidly increasing in TalesWeaver, we are revealing detailed real-life victim cases and the scam's progression. Learn more about the method of stealing items and currency by impersonating 'inheritance trades' within the game, and how to prevent it. New and returning users, in particular, need to be extra careful.
1. 🎮 The Reality and Seriousness of New Scams in TalesWeaver
· A new type of scam targeting new and returning users looking to buy high-value items like 'Abyss' or 'Aquilus' in TalesWeaver is rampant.
· Scammers lure victims through shouts, then approach them by proposing a non-existent 'inheritance trade'.
· They impersonate guild masters or club members to initiate 1:1 conversations, making victims mistake it for a real system.
· To date, damages ranging from millions to tens of millions of won have occurred, and victims often give up as it's difficult to resolve even after consulting lawyers and filing reports.
· Nexon considers these 'normal transactions', making it difficult to provide scammers' IP or personal information, effectively making victim relief challenging.
· Scammers lure victims through shouts, then approach them by proposing a non-existent 'inheritance trade'.
· They impersonate guild masters or club members to initiate 1:1 conversations, making victims mistake it for a real system.
· To date, damages ranging from millions to tens of millions of won have occurred, and victims often give up as it's difficult to resolve even after consulting lawyers and filing reports.
· Nexon considers these 'normal transactions', making it difficult to provide scammers' IP or personal information, effectively making victim relief challenging.
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1. 🎮 The Reality and Seriousness of New Scams in TalesWeaver
· A new type of scam targeting new and returning users looking to buy high-value items like 'Abyss' or 'Aquilus' in TalesWeaver is rampant.
· Scammers lure victims through shouts, then approach them by proposing a non-existent 'inheritance trade'.
· They impersonate guild masters or club members to initiate 1:1 conversations, making victims mistake it for a real system.
· To date, damages ranging from millions to tens of millions of won have occurred, and victims often give up as it's difficult to resolve even after consulting lawyers and filing reports.
· Nexon considers these 'normal transactions', making it difficult to provide scammers' IP or personal information, effectively making victim relief challenging.
· Scammers lure victims through shouts, then approach them by proposing a non-existent 'inheritance trade'.
· They impersonate guild masters or club members to initiate 1:1 conversations, making victims mistake it for a real system.
· To date, damages ranging from millions to tens of millions of won have occurred, and victims often give up as it's difficult to resolve even after consulting lawyers and filing reports.
· Nexon considers these 'normal transactions', making it difficult to provide scammers' IP or personal information, effectively making victim relief challenging.
02:56 - 06:19
2. 🚨 Scammers' Elaborate Approach: Real-Life Scenario Reenactment
· Scammers lure new users by shouting about selling popular items like Younggang or Sooyoungseok at prices lower than market value.
· They guide victims to a specific warp point, then check the victim's club information and attempt a 1:1 conversation using an ID impersonating the club leader.
· The impersonator asks the victim to open the trade window (F6), then demands they put up money under the guise of an 'inheritance trade', mentioning 'approval failure' or 'code' to confuse the victim.
· During this process, they induce actions like disabling club chat to prevent the victim from asking for help from others.
· They guide victims to a specific warp point, then check the victim's club information and attempt a 1:1 conversation using an ID impersonating the club leader.
· The impersonator asks the victim to open the trade window (F6), then demands they put up money under the guise of an 'inheritance trade', mentioning 'approval failure' or 'code' to confuse the victim.
· During this process, they induce actions like disabling club chat to prevent the victim from asking for help from others.
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| Step 1: Lure | Luring new users by shouting about selling cheap items (Younggang, Sooyoungseok) |
| Step 2: Information Gathering | Guiding to a specific warp point (e.g., Neple Warp) Checking victim's club information |
| Step 3: Impersonation & Inducement | Attempting 1:1 conversation with an ID impersonating the club leader Demanding to open the trade window (F6) |
| Step 4: Scam Execution | Demanding money under the guise of 'inheritance trade' Mentioning 'approval failure', 'code' to induce confusion Ultimately attempting to steal items/currency through code verification |
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3. 🛡️ In-Game Warning Message Check and Scam Prevention Tips
· The core of the scam is to obtain a 'code' from the victim to steal account information or items.
· In TalesWeaver, a red 'Beware of Impersonation Scams' message is always displayed, and clear warning messages are provided regarding scams using whispers (code verification, identity theft, inducing account deletion).
· Scammers primarily use 'Nocturne' characters, which start at level 200, to bypass trade level restrictions.
· If you discover such a scam attempt, it is crucial to immediately add the character to your blacklist (Ctrl+B) to avoid further involvement.
· In TalesWeaver, a red 'Beware of Impersonation Scams' message is always displayed, and clear warning messages are provided regarding scams using whispers (code verification, identity theft, inducing account deletion).
· Scammers primarily use 'Nocturne' characters, which start at level 200, to bypass trade level restrictions.
· If you discover such a scam attempt, it is crucial to immediately add the character to your blacklist (Ctrl+B) to avoid further involvement.