API scamming happening even IRL now

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  1. Honest_Ad2668

    Let me guess. “Hey wan’t a Austin Blast pin?” “just scan the qr code. Login, and get your pin the next day”

  2. brutaldonahowdy

    That is genuinely wild

    like a crypto conference sure, but we’ve reached that level of market activity in cs we’re doing this?

  3. Daeksory97

    I got asked yesterday and said no. Wasn’t wearing any Blast Gear, and had a clear plastic bag like they any other person in here. So I didnt trust it, seemed too sus

  4. pureformality

    That’s crazy, honestly in that moment I would probably fall for it too

  5. This is kinda genius tbh. Everyones inventory is just a crypto wallet anyways

  6. bringing flags or metal bottles ❌
    letting shady people do weird stuff ✅

  7. gyllbane99

    Hey guys, putting important comment here:

    I was going around with QR code at event as a volunteer. I was legitimately collecting surveys and can provide screenshot if needed. I’m sure I’ve spoken with some of you. I swear to you the survey was not an API scam.

    Blast has directed me to stop collecting surveys. Ill no longer be collecting surveys. Sorry to scare anyone.

  8. caminhodomar

    Unfortunate but I weirdly have more respect for in person scammers than online. Takes more balls

  9. Important context:

    I confirmed with BLAST that there were legitimate volunteers going out doing surveys.

    **However:** BLAST has confirmed reports that someone was out there trying to scam fans, so people still need to diligent.

    BLAST have pulled the volunteers doing surveys because of this so extra care should be taken with anyone asking you to scan codes or go to websites from here on out.

  10. AYoungFella12

    Would imagine you get easily caught doing this??? Like digital footprint in Steam is a lot easier to track than cryptos for example, no??

  11. Schaaafschuetze

    Didn’t see anyone mentioning this yet but if you scanned a QR code and logged into something:
    Log it out on all devicec, change your Password and reset your API-Key after!

    Better be safe than sorry!

  12. _DylPickle

    It would help if the shirts they are selling at the merch store weren’t exactly the same as the ones employees are wearing.

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