Hi, my name is Riethe, and I am a scammer.
In February, 2007, I joined EVE Online. I had heard all of the various stories about the big scams taking place in the game, and that caught my interest. The fact that scamming is allowable within EVE makes it very enjoyable for me.
After joining the game, I ended up enjoying it for all the other things it had to offer. I joined a corporation and spent my time training and actually playing. Months later, I ran my first scam.
The scam was done primarily through forum posts and private conversations in game. The total profit from the scam was around 43 billion ISK.
Shortly after the scam was finished, I took an extended break from the game. I've now returned to the game and plan to continue earning my ISK by stealing from others.
EVE Scam
I'd like to document every scam. From the smallest to largest. To show how simple or how little amount of time can be spent earning ISK through these methods. It can serve to show others how to accomplish it on their own--or to teach people what to look out for.
How is ISK Per Minute calculated?
A scam begins when I take the first action. Whether it's a post on a forum, or a message in game. The scam ends once the deal is finalized. This could be when the ISK is transferred, or when all communication is finished.
For example: A scam could be a single conversation that involves payment at a future date. Although the ISK may not be in my possession yet, the scam can be finished. This assumes no further communication takes place with the victim before the ISK is received.
In the case of a scam that takes place over time, the scam ends when it is no longer earning ISK.
Every scam that is posted will have additional details listed. All relevant chatlogs, links, and screenshots will be provided within the Full Scam Details page.
Note: If a scam has an operational cost, such as purchasing an item and tricking someone into buying it for a lot more ISK, the original expense is not subtracted from the total ISK scammed. The total ISK scammed is the gross income of the scam.
This page last updated: 2010.01.04
In February, 2007, I joined EVE Online. I had heard all of the various stories about the big scams taking place in the game, and that caught my interest. The fact that scamming is allowable within EVE makes it very enjoyable for me.
After joining the game, I ended up enjoying it for all the other things it had to offer. I joined a corporation and spent my time training and actually playing. Months later, I ran my first scam.
The scam was done primarily through forum posts and private conversations in game. The total profit from the scam was around 43 billion ISK.
Shortly after the scam was finished, I took an extended break from the game. I've now returned to the game and plan to continue earning my ISK by stealing from others.
EVE Scam
I'd like to document every scam. From the smallest to largest. To show how simple or how little amount of time can be spent earning ISK through these methods. It can serve to show others how to accomplish it on their own--or to teach people what to look out for.
How is ISK Per Minute calculated?
A scam begins when I take the first action. Whether it's a post on a forum, or a message in game. The scam ends once the deal is finalized. This could be when the ISK is transferred, or when all communication is finished.
For example: A scam could be a single conversation that involves payment at a future date. Although the ISK may not be in my possession yet, the scam can be finished. This assumes no further communication takes place with the victim before the ISK is received.
In the case of a scam that takes place over time, the scam ends when it is no longer earning ISK.
Every scam that is posted will have additional details listed. All relevant chatlogs, links, and screenshots will be provided within the Full Scam Details page.
Note: If a scam has an operational cost, such as purchasing an item and tricking someone into buying it for a lot more ISK, the original expense is not subtracted from the total ISK scammed. The total ISK scammed is the gross income of the scam.
This page last updated: 2010.01.04