is it safe to accept an account from a stranger?

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  1. 3dee

    3dee Level III

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    i was offered an account for free by a stranger, but im not sure if its safe to accept it...
     
    #1 3dee, Dec 10, 2006
  2. chelsea1

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    why wouldn't it be?
    although i don't know why they are giving you it
     
    #2 chelsea1, Dec 10, 2006
  3. 3dee

    3dee Level III

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    they neomailed me if i wanted it, but i was scared that since this was through neomail, i would get frozen for accepting it
     
    #3 3dee, Dec 10, 2006
  4. gitanil

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    Why would he just give his account to a stranger? Seems weird. Don't accept unless you know you're absolutely safe.
     
    #4 gitanil, Dec 10, 2006
  5. MarcelAjax

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    He might use password retrieval later for your password
     
    #5 MarcelAjax, Dec 10, 2006
  6. gitanil

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    Right I totally forgot about that. That could possibly be his main reason. Sounds really scammish to me.
     
    #6 gitanil, Dec 10, 2006
  7. gamergrrl

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    Well if he gives you the password and everything, change the Email (providing he doesn't have a PIN) and then change the password.

    But you're right - dont say anything about accepting it over Neomails incase he reports you.
     
    #7 gamergrrl, Dec 10, 2006
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    What about that recent CG scare? He could have it on that account he's trying to give you.
     
    #8 zteel, Dec 10, 2006
  9. Stryker

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    My advice would be to see if the person is truthful. Ask him a few questions (Won't name any) and if the answers seem a little iffy I think you should report the person (Use as last resort type thing)
     
    #9 Stryker, Dec 10, 2006
  10. Smelly

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    hmm, i dont see why he couldnt be legit. just make sure you cahnge ur email when you first get in!
     
    #10 Smelly, Dec 11, 2006
  11. 3dee

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    thanks for the advice, decided not to accept it and it seems he has gotten frozen: This account was attempting to scam other users out of items, Neopoints, Neopets, or their accounts.
     
    #11 3dee, Dec 12, 2006
  12. chelsea1

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    lol
    i m glad you didn't accept then
     
    #12 chelsea1, Dec 12, 2006
  13. yay4neofriends.net4eva

    yay4neofriends.net4eva Level I

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    Me too :? I would say to not... you should make thios board a poll xD
     
    #13 yay4neofriends.net4eva, Dec 14, 2006
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