Thirteen year old tries to steal Steam Password

News Type: Other — Seeded on Sat Oct 28, 2006 2:24 PM EDT

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technology, video-games, chat, forums, aim, steam, valve, rofl, pwned, pwn3d

This is a hilarious conversation on AIM. At the time that I was seeding this, the seeded link was not working, so I copied the conversation here. Will change once its working.

br0kenrabbit: hi
Greg_ValveOLS: good evening
br0kenrabbit: What's ip?
br0kenrabbit: up?
Greg_ValveOLS: my name is greg a member of the valve online Support team
br0kenrabbit: On MSN?
Greg_ValveOLS: yes :)
br0kenrabbit: Why?
Greg_ValveOLS: we logged multiple ips from your account and ned to verifi your information
br0kenrabbit: My information?
Greg_ValveOLS: we believe someone may have stolen your account mmmm you havent shared youre account infomation with anyone have you?
br0kenrabbit: No. I don't even have it written down.
Greg_ValveOLS: hmmm maybe a keylogger on you r PC then maybe you need a format?
br0kenrabbit: Well...
Greg_ValveOLS: if you can verify your account information to me i can insure that only your ip have access to it Its a new security feature were trying because this happens so muchlogin names and passwords aint safe anymroe You know. L:)
br0kenrabbit: Well
Greg_ValveOLS: dont worry this connect it secure
br0kenrabbit: Can I be honest with you, Greg?
Greg_ValveOLS: k
br0kenrabbit: Look, I don't know how you go this MSN account name, don't really care, either.
br0kenrabbit: Unlike you, I DO work for Valve. Trace my ip and you'll see.
Greg_ValveOLS: huh?
Greg_ValveOLS: bs
br0kenrabbit: Trace it.
Greg_ValveOLS: how
br0kenrabbit says:Start/run/cmd type Tracert and then my IP address and hit enter.
Greg_ValveOLS: oh k
br0kenrabbit: As an employee, I know that Valve employees will NEVER contact users over MSN. I also know a valve employee will NEVER ask a user for his/her username and password.
br0kenrabbit: I'm putting a temporary hold on your Steam account.
Greg_ValveOLS: why?
br0kenrabbit: Have you read the ToS?
Greg_ValveOLS: Tod?
Greg_ValveOLS: tos
br0kenrabbit says:terms of service
Greg_ValveOLS: were?
br0kenrabbit: Greg, this is a serious infraction against the Tos. You are at risk of losing your account.
Greg_ValveOLS: why
br0kenrabbit: I just told you why
Greg_ValveOLS: :(
br0kenrabbit: I need some information from you if you want me to unlock you account. I'm going to write you up but I will only suspend you account for three days, since this is your first infraction, okay?
Greg_ValveOLS: k
br0kenrabbit says:First, what is the name the account is registered to. Not the user name, the persons real name who created the account. This is for verification purposes.
Greg_ValveOLS: xxxxx xxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit: Is this you?
Greg_ValveOLS: ya
br0kenrabbit: Are you the only user of this account?
Greg_ValveOLS: ya
br0kenrabbit: Okay, and what is the username
Greg_ValveOLS: xxxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit: Okay.
br0kenrabbit: I see you have purchased a few of our games, thank you. :)
Greg_ValveOLS: some. dude
Greg_ValveOLS: m
br0kenrabbit says:Do you always log on from the same IP?
Greg_ValveOLS: ya
br0kenrabbit says:And who is your internet providers, your ISP?
Greg_ValveOLS: xxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit says:Thank you. One moment, please, let me verify this information.
Greg_ValveOLS: am i gonna be bale to play 2nite?
br0kenrabbit: What is your city of residence?
br0kenrabbit: That depends on if you cooperate. You're doing fine so far.
Greg_ValveOLS: xxxxxx
br0kenrabbit: Illinios?
Greg_ValveOLS: yes
br0kenrabbit: Okay. And what is the password associated with this account?
Greg_ValveOLS: xxxxxxx
br0kenrabbit: Okay. Do not try to log into steam. If you are connected now you need to log off.
Greg_ValveOLS: why
br0kenrabbit: So I can update your account.
Greg_ValveOLS: can I play 2 nite
Greg_ValveOLS: clan fight
Greg_ValveOLS: wont win without me heh
br0kenrabbit: Heh. You'll have to wait a few minutes. Are you logged off?
Greg_ValveOLS: ya
br0kenrabbit: Okay. Give me just a moment.
br0kenrabbit: Try to log in now.
Greg_ValveOLS: k
Greg_ValveOLS: It says login failed wtf wtf!!@?
br0kenrabbit : Greg
Greg_ValveOLS: did u ban me???????????>WHY
br0kenrabbit: Greg
Greg_ValveOLS: what
br0kenrabbit: Valve will never ask for your username and password.
Greg_ValveOLS: what????
br0kenrabbit: I don't work for Valve dude, but you just got pwnt.
Greg_ValveOLS: omg dude wtf why?
br0kenrabbit: Why were you trying to steal my account?
Greg_ValveOLS: i wanst
br0kenrabbit: Then why were you asking for my information?
Greg_ValveOLS: i was just making a joke but not cerious honest dude just give
my acount back pllllleeease i'm only 13 and save d up for like a year to buy it
br0kenrabbit: Greg
Greg_ValveOLS: dude pleas
Greg_ValveOLS: what
br0kenrabbit: Go mow some yards, @!$%#.

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{"commentId":350704,"authorDomain":"ultimategfx"}

Mike B

Pure brilliance.

I hope this guy got reported anyway for good measure.

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5 votes

#1 - Sat Oct 28, 2006 6:12 PM EDT

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kayjay

That's awesome.

I had a CS:S match tonight and we won. Our first victory in 4 attempts.

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#2 - Sat Oct 28, 2006 6:27 PM EDT

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Titan124

rofl pwnt. I'd give back the kids account though

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1 vote

#3 - Sat Oct 28, 2006 7:18 PM EDT

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Grey Wolf

funny, funny, funny ... but both individuals are unethical

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5 votes

#4 - Sat Oct 28, 2006 9:25 PM EDT

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LiberalRebel

sorry about forgetting to vote for your comment Mike, here is my vote. and thanks, I feel the same way.

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1 vote

#4.1 - Tue Oct 31, 2006 1:38 AM EST

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LiberalRebel

Damn! I play CS and battlefield 2 all the time when it is given. But damn! Sure sounds funny but is it really? I just can't stand all them cheaters nowadays that are running around different servers, neither this kind of unethical behavior. I agree with you Mike Rhys, totally unethical beings.

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2 votes

#5 - Sat Oct 28, 2006 11:21 PM EDT

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Grey Wolf

thanks (though you could give my comment a vote ;-)

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1 vote

#5.1 - Sat Oct 28, 2006 11:35 PM EDT

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MartinEZ

Wow, CS and BF2 players here?! Sweet...

I gave up CS a while ago after about six years. Been playing BF2 latley, and a little AOE 3!

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1 vote

#5.2 - Sun Oct 29, 2006 2:41 AM EST

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Matt Kennedy

This is just the type of diabolical thing I would do.

Course I'd make the kid beg a little, but I'd give his account back to him, hopefully with a lesson or two learned.

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3 votes

#6 - Sun Oct 29, 2006 1:14 AM EST

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Vesper

That's the best IM log I have ever read! Pure genius! Big Phisher eating little phisher. :)

I absolutely love it!

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9 votes

#7 - Sun Oct 29, 2006 4:33 AM EST

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Leon K

Social engineering at its best.

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#7.1 - Sun Oct 29, 2006 10:59 AM EST

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Greg Plancich

This kid gives a bad name to those named Greg.

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3 votes

#8 - Sun Oct 29, 2006 11:09 AM EST

{"commentId":351535,"authorDomain":"olivetti250"}

olivetti250

Both of those children are pathetically wretched at what I assume is their first language.

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2 votes

#9 - Sun Oct 29, 2006 12:26 PM EST

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kayjay

If I was to make sure all my chat client conversations where in perfect English it'd defeat half the purpose of chatting on the web and getting things put across quicker.

I bet your text messages are longer than they need to be ;)

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#9.1 - Mon Oct 30, 2006 4:50 AM EST

{"commentId":351539,"authorDomain":"olivetti250"}

olivetti250

Also, if you read the conversation yourself, it's MSN, not AIM, which is even more hilarious, however, I don't think seeding to an internet forum where the users are vindictive children with terrible English is news.

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2 votes

#10 - Sun Oct 29, 2006 12:30 PM EST

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bmvaughn

Hence he labled it as News Type: Other, not News Type: Event. :)

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2 votes

#10.1 - Sun Oct 29, 2006 1:04 PM EST

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vas

As funny as this IM sequence is, oiveltti250's point is still valid. Be it "Event" or "Other", it is still supposed to be of a "News Type". I'm not sure where I stand, but sometimes I think we should be stricter about sticking with news and avoid turning into a generic message board/blog site.

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2 votes

#10.2 - Sun Oct 29, 2006 3:24 PM EST

{"commentId":351704,"authorDomain":"maaz"}

Maaz

Well I originally found this story on a News website, and to avoid linking to a website that will link you to a website, I right clicked the source and seeded that link. I also noticed that the link wasn't working then, so I had copied the text from the other source. Only later did I realize that it was a forum (I know I'shoulda noticed the .com/forum part in the link), but Oh well.

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2 votes

#10.3 - Sun Oct 29, 2006 3:45 PM EST

{"commentId":351720,"authorDomain":"vas"}

vas

Not picking on you, Maaz. You post is actually in keeping with precedent, so I can't blame you. I think the question is to the whole Newsvine community and staff. If the answer to the question (which has been raised before) is silence, then it must be interpreted as implicit acquiescence.

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3 votes

#10.4 - Sun Oct 29, 2006 3:58 PM EST

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Ryan OBrien

This kid needs their own show online. And if they have one already, where can I find it?

Greasy. Very greasy.

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1 vote

#11 - Sun Oct 29, 2006 12:47 PM EST

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e.c.

I can't believe that is real.

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#12 - Sun Oct 29, 2006 5:40 PM EST

{"commentId":359547,"authorDomain":"krslove"}

TxAG | KRS ONE{high}Deleted

{"commentId":397291,"authorDomain":"bk1-2"}

Bk‎

Hahaha, that's great. I'd recommend keeping his account for a couple of days before giving it back - make the bastard squirm in the meantime. I doubt he'll try it again, and I'm sure he can go without it for a few days.

Ahaha... genius. You've gotta be pretty panicked to do this sort of thing. He just completely missed the password comment and gave it out straight off. Haha. Ha. Hee. ^_^

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#14 - Sat Nov 25, 2006 7:03 PM EST

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Acren

Lawl!!! What an idiot...

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#15 - Thu Dec 14, 2006 5:55 PM EST

{"commentId":431321,"authorDomain":"goatmonkey"}

H3ctor

That is one great read! Please let me be one of the firs to say to NOT give him back his account.
That was pure genious and you deserve to have his account.
The reason why kids like that exist is cuz there is no such thing as tough love lol, too bad, the kid got pwnt and thats what he gets, he will get another one anyway right? you think hes gonna try to stop scamming people? gimme a break.
Keep the kids account and never give it back, EVER.

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#16 - Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:45 AM EST

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H3ctor

BY THE WAY! all of you who believe he's 13 yrs old and saved up money for a game are naive. YOU are going to be phished NEXT. dont feel sorry for anyone.

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#17 - Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:48 AM EST

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Not All that 1337

Don't know you, obviously due to the fact i'm on the internet, but either way. 'Way to teach him a lesson.' Sure, it was a bit mean changing the password and considering he was 13 he's screwed. He deserved it. And i'm glad to see little pricks, *Pardon he language* getting their kick in the ass. And i'm glad to see someone sensible, and badass enough to spot the weak attempt at stealing your account and then turn it around on him.

While I really have no reason to comment, since this little post is enough in itself and doesn't need comments to reinforce the fact you kicked ass here, I was compelled to comment, purely to give you the satisfaction of knowing you did awesomely (I don't think it's a word, but whatever) . I don't know about you, but I know I like to get some recognition if I do something witty...I guess i'm just vain (Damn sp.) anyways, sounding like a broken record.

Good job.

Kid.

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#18 - Mon Dec 18, 2006 8:53 PM EST

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UNETHICAL HOMOS

All of you who are calling broken rabbit unethical are a bunch of homos. Greg is not 13 years old so dont feel bad for him. Its guys like him who will end up snatching credit card information out of internet cafes. Good job Broken Rabbit you had every right to do what you did. Furthermore, to all the unethical homos, be realistic, not idealistic.

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#19 - Sun Jan 14, 2007 2:25 PM EST

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defproc

Your homophobic slurs seem out of place somehow. Just saying.

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#19.1 - Sun Jan 6, 2008 9:29 AM EST

{"commentId":478891,"authorDomain":"syk"}

SyK

lol you are broken rabbit, but anyways.

I don't think what he did was wrong TBH. not at one point did rabbit do anything more than what Greg was going to do to him.

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#20 - Tue Jan 16, 2007 6:42 PM EST

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Apostel_13

it's brilliant, but still, i have to warn everybody, don't ever try this ingame, for example: i was bored and i was playing on my old runescape account, some dude came up trying this trick on me, so i was like "lol, k, let's fool around"
i tricked him into giving his pass and details, got his account.. but he checked it before logging out, and reported me.. result: i got banned permanently for teaching some dumb scamming kid a lesson... i even gave his account back a while later (i was banned after that, i wouldn't give it back if i knew)

well, @!$%# happens, i had to start over and the scammer went free... so people, remember, don't do this, even though it sounds like "a good lesson"

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#21 - Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:09 PM EST

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unforgiven91

someone stole my account (never released the pass) I still havent gotten valve to give it back to me.

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1 vote

#22 - Sat Aug 16, 2008 9:21 PM EDT

{"commentId":2564625,"authorDomain":"bdunlap"}

bdunlap

Hilarious. Love it! I can't believe the gullible idiots out there, be them kids or not. Just brilliant.

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#23 - Sun Aug 24, 2008 12:47 AM EDT

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morph321

stumbled... brilliant

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#24 - Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:16 AM EDT

{"commentId":2966343,"authorDomain":"morph321"}

morph321

stumbled... brilliant

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#25 - Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:51 AM EDT

{"commentId":3442342,"authorDomain":"somebodyelse"}

someone... not very inhormative, is it?

Rock on. That's brilliant. The kid deserved it. If I was so dumb as to try that trick, I'd totally deserve to have it played on me. Idiot!

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#26 - Sat Oct 11, 2008 9:45 PM EDT

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