I believe this post is relevant here because of the contents by which this incident involved, i.e. rares.
Recently, a friend of mine, a fellow rares collector returning to UO had their account hacked. The hacker knew what they were doing, and only removed the most valuable items from his collection. Fortunately they didn’t delete houses, characters, or take anything else. Perhaps my friend interfered before they could finish the job.
This has happened to my friend once before about 5 years ago. Last time he was compensated by the hacker in cash for his loss for a total of $3000. Luckily he has connections with his local police department, and a family member who works for the FBI in electronic crimes division. Soon EA Mythic will share the IP address of the hacker with the proper authorities, and my friend will prosecute all who are responsible to the full extent of the law. Depending on the total value of the items stolen based on current market value advertised on websites, this crime could be considered a felony in his state which brings hard jail time.
I am writing this as a reminder to every player who spends real cash on this game we love. Change your passwords, e-mail address, and update your virus protection often. Don't attach any email addresses with your icq account. Be vigilant. Also if you happen to know who might be responsible, please advise them to come forward with the items as soon as possible, and all will be forgiven. Otherwise be forewarned, my friend will not give up until he makes you pay.
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Recently, a friend of mine, a fellow rares collector returning to UO had their account hacked. The hacker knew what they were doing, and only removed the most valuable items from his collection. Fortunately they didn’t delete houses, characters, or take anything else. Perhaps my friend interfered before they could finish the job.
This has happened to my friend once before about 5 years ago. Last time he was compensated by the hacker in cash for his loss for a total of $3000. Luckily he has connections with his local police department, and a family member who works for the FBI in electronic crimes division. Soon EA Mythic will share the IP address of the hacker with the proper authorities, and my friend will prosecute all who are responsible to the full extent of the law. Depending on the total value of the items stolen based on current market value advertised on websites, this crime could be considered a felony in his state which brings hard jail time.
I am writing this as a reminder to every player who spends real cash on this game we love. Change your passwords, e-mail address, and update your virus protection often. Don't attach any email addresses with your icq account. Be vigilant. Also if you happen to know who might be responsible, please advise them to come forward with the items as soon as possible, and all will be forgiven. Otherwise be forewarned, my friend will not give up until he makes you pay.
No comments or questions on this post. Please send your messages to me in private.