A Diablo IV player, known as Sp3rMi, amassed an impressive 15 billion gold coins through trading but subsequently fell victim to a scam involving a fraudulent trade. After an encounter with a seller claiming to offer a rare item in exchange for his fortune, the item disappeared seconds later. While he aimed to warn the community, some accused him of buying gold illegally. Sp3rMi defended his methods, emphasizing caution in future trades due to prevalent scams.
The Diablo IV endgame experiences may not appeal to everyone, especially those disinterested in relying on chance to acquire their desired items. Instead, some players opt for trading, gradually building their wealth and purchasing the necessary gear along the way.
This strategy paid off for one player who managed to accumulate a staggering 15 billion gold coins in Diablo IV!
Beware of Diablo IV Trading Scams
On Reddit, a user named Sp3rMi shared his unfortunate experience of being scammed out of a significant fortune during a trade. He provided detailed information about the incident to help others avoid similar pitfalls.
‘I contacted a seller on Diablo trade who was offering a 4GA Kepeleke for 15 billion. After I engaged with him, he blocked the trade. Once I accepted, the item briefly appeared in my inventory, but I soon realized I had lost 15 billion gold. Within 10 seconds, the item vanished.
I reached out to support, but I’m skeptical they’ll take action.
Be cautious; there’s something suspicious going on. 4GA max roll items frequently appear on Diablo trade.
Some comments mentioned that this scam involves fake duplicate items that can be traded temporarily before disappearing—a troubling issue that Blizzard has yet to address.
A dire situation resulted from Sp3rMi’s good intentions, which ultimately backfired.
Accusations of Gold Purchasing
While Sp3rMi’s post aimed to educate and assist fellow players, many users shifted their focus, accusing him of purchasing gold rather than acquiring it through gameplay.
‘So you bought gold from a Chinese gold seller and got scammed by one as well? That’s ironic.‘ (This comment received over 140 upvotes…)
In response to the backlash, Sp3rMi felt compelled to clarify his situation, as the accusations missed the essence of his message.
‘I have never engaged in real money transactions. I earned my first 5 billion by purchasing a triple GA banished lord 60/60 drop and then flipped it to reach 15 billion by acquiring 3% roll Kepeleke, which is currently in demand, and reselling for 20-30% more than I paid. I understand this method might annoy some, but trading is the current focus of D4’s endgame, and that’s the reality. Address your concerns to Blizzard.
The takeaway here is clear: exercise extreme caution during your next trading session in Diablo IV!