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jbwyatt1

If you attempt to activate a key and it turns out to be invalid/already used, is there a way for Steam support to find out when and by whom it was activated?

Is there a specific error given for a key that is simply invalid (such as not a Steam game or just garbage) vs. already activated..?

Just curious mostly - with all the scamming involving keys I would be very cautious about trying to do anything with one but it would be somewhat reassuring to know there was a means to identify a ripoff, hopefully before becoming the ripoffee

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Hobbax

its supposed to be private but always never trade keys they are just scam

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astranime

"always never" =P

where are u from?

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Reelix

Spain I'd say

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satoru

If the key is already used when you activate it, Steam will give you a message that the key is already in use. Support will not give you more information beyond that.

Note that trading for cd-keys is extremely dangerous. The user with the original physical key can use it to revoke your game, or worse take over your entire account.

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Closed 12 years ago by jbwyatt1.