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Zachxbt Exposes Steam Platform After $150K Fake Game Scam - Here’s What Went Down

Zachxbt Exposes Steam Platform After $150K Fake Game Scam - Here’s What Went Down

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2025-09-22 12:20:00
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Another day, another crypto scam—but this time it's gaming platforms taking the heat.

The Setup

Digital detective Zachxbt just dropped the hammer on Steam after a fraudulent game allegedly siphoned $150,000 from unsuspecting players. The scheme? A classic bait-and-switch wrapped in gaming credentials.

Platform Vulnerabilities Exposed

Security gaps in mainstream gaming marketplaces are becoming crypto criminals' new playground. While traditional finance regulators scramble to keep up, decentralized platforms face their own trust challenges.

The Aftermath

Victims learned the hard way that even established platforms can't always spot sophisticated scams. Meanwhile, crypto natives shrug—another reminder why self-custody beats trusting third parties.

Just when you thought KYC protocols were enough, along comes a fake game that proves verification systems are about as effective as a screen door on a submarine.

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