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How to Avoid Being Scammed in Path of Exile 2？

Path of Exile 2 Jack
Last Updated Time: 02-27 16:51

In Path of Exile 2, have you ever been scammed? If so, reading this article will help you share your experiences and prevent more people from being deceived. If you haven't been scammed, you should still read this article carefully to learn how to identify and defend against common scams. This article will summarize the four most common types of scams to help players better protect their interests.

1. Price Undercutting
2. Bait and Switch
3. Switcheroo
4. Fake Inquiry

1. Price Undercutting

This scam is something that 99% of Path of Exile 2 players have encountered. Valuable items are listed at extremely low prices on the marketplace. When you try to buy them through private messages, the seller does not respond. This scam mainly targets inexperienced players who do not understand the pricing. New players may sell items and not know how much to sell them for, so they search for similar items on the marketplace. They see an item listed for a low price and think, "Oh, I can list mine for that too." The scammer's goal is achieved.

Solution: When comparing market prices, don’t just look at the lowest price and the system's default arrangement, as these can be manipulated. Click on the listing time; generally, the most recently listed prices are more reliable. If in doubt, you can ask in world chat or player groups, as there are many helpful players in Path of Exile 2.

2. Bait and Switch

This typically occurs during payment, exploiting the similarities between currencies to deceive players. You might think it’s impossible to get confused by looking at the images, but if the other party first trades you normal currency and then cancels, claiming insufficient funds, they could secretly slip in some worthless items among dozens of valuable ones, or even change the stack sizes. If you're in a hurry to farm, are you sure you won't fall for it?

Solution: The more hesitant and fidgety the buyer is, the more alert they should be. Being cautious and attentive will naturally expose the scam.

3. Switcheroo

This scam often happens to sellers. The item you want is swapped for a similar but worthless item, usually multiple unidentified rare items. For example, if I want to buy an item with "+100 TO ALL ATTRIBUTES," its base name shows as "STELLAR AMULET" The seller may have prepared another unidentified item with the same base name. When you glance at the names, they look the same, and you click to confirm the trade, resulting in a loss.

Additionally, sellers may secretly use Vaal Orbs to enhance items before trading, or they may list a five-socket gem and give you a four-socket one during the trade, exploiting players' carelessness.

Solution: Always stay alert and attentive.

4. Fake Inquiry

Everyone knows that when selling items, buyers will inquire through the automatically generated questions. However, some people exploit this inquiry system to send modified price inquiries to sellers. If the item is low in quantity, it may not be a problem, but if the item quantity is high, they might get confused and sell based on a modified inquiry.

Solution: One, the modified content will have a different font color; two, the modified content will not show any positional hints when opening the inventory. If you see this font, be cautious.

Conclusion

Understanding these common scams in Path of Exile 2 is essential for every player to protect their interests. By staying vigilant and informed, you can enjoy the game without falling victim to deceitful tactics.