r/steamsupport • • Aug 08 '25

Announcement Important PSA: How To Identify a Scam

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How to Identify Social Engineering Scams

Social engineering scams often involve manipulative tactics to deceive users into providing sensitive information or money. Here are some red flags to look out for:

  1. Unsolicited Offers of Help – Scammers often pose as helpful individuals offering solutions to problems you didn’t ask for assistance with.
  2. Urgency and Pressure – Scammers create a false sense of urgency, asking you to act quickly or risk losing access to something important (e.g., your Steam account).
  3. Requests for Payment or Personal Information – Legitimate Steam support or trusted users will never ask for your login credentials, 2FA codes, or payment in exchange for help.
  4. Impersonation – Scammers may pretend to be from official sources or even impersonate trusted community members or moderators.

How to Protect Yourself from Scams

  • Never Share Personal Information – Moderators and Steam support will never ask for your password, security questions, or 2FA codes.
  • Verify Requests – Always verify the identity of anyone offering help. You can do this by checking if they are official moderators or trusted community members. If in doubt, contact the moderation team directly.
  • Enable Two-Factor Authentication – While not foolproof, having 2FA enabled adds an extra layer of security to your account. Keep your 2FA codes secure and never share them.
  • Be Skeptical of Unsolicited Help – If someone reaches out offering assistance you didn’t request, be wary. It's better to seek help through official channels like Steam support or trusted subreddits.
  • Steam will never contact you over DISCORD/STEAM CHAT – Report and block them instantly.

We're Here to Help

If you suspect you’ve been targeted by a scam or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the r/SteamSupport moderation team. We're here to help keep our community safe, and we encourage you to report any suspicious activity.

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Stay safe,
The r/SteamSupport Moderation Team


r/steamsupport • • Sep 18 '24

Announcement What To Do When Your Steam Account Gets Hacked

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Need more help? Join the Discord Server

I’m making this post in hopes it will reduce the amount of “I’ve been hacked posts”. Link people to this exact post so they can figure out what to do. Don’t be afraid to leave comments if you need more assistance but try your best to avoid making entire posts about it.

Follow these steps to regain control and secure your account:

1. Don’t Panic Act Fast

If you act quickly, there’s a good chance you can fully recover your account.


2. Still Logged In? Change Your Password NOW

📍 Go to Steam > Settings > Account > Change Password

  • Use a unique, strong password (not reused from any other site).
  • If you can’t log in anymore, skip to Step 3.

3. Can’t Log In? Use Steam’s Recovery Tool

🔗 Go to Steam Support
Click "I can't sign in" > "My account has been stolen"
Follow the recovery process.

  • Provide any proof of ownership (like previous email, CD key, or payment history).
  • Be thorough but honest Support will help if you provide real details.

4. Revoke Access from Other Devices

Once back in, go to:

📍 Steam > Settings > Account > Manage Steam Guard
Click “Deauthorize all other devices”

This kicks out any hackers still logged in.


5. Turn on 2FA (Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator)

📍 Same place: Settings > Account > Manage Steam Guard

  • Use the mobile authenticator, not just email codes.
  • This is your best protection going forward.

6. Scan Your PC for Malware or Keyloggers

Use tools like:

  • Malwarebytes
  • Windows Defender
  • Bitdefender / Kaspersky

You got hacked for a reason. Clean your system before logging in again.


7. Lock Down Your Email and Linked Accounts

If your Steam email or other linked accounts were compromised:

  • Change their passwords immediately
  • Enable 2FA on your email too (especially Gmail, Outlook, etc.)

8. Still Locked Out? Contact Steam Support

If all else fails, go here:

🔗 https://help.steampowered.com

Be ready to provide:

  • Your Steam username and email
  • Purchase receipts (Steam Wallet codes, PayPal invoices, etc.)
  • Approx. date you lost access
  • Any suspicious activity or messages you saw

⚠️ Final Tips:

  • Never share your login info, even with “Steam Admins” they don’t exist.
  • Avoid shady “trading bots” or fake tournament invites.
  • Don’t download random files from Discord, friends, or strangers.

If you’re reading this because you’ve been hacked, don’t feel ashamed it happens to thousands of people. What matters is how fast you act and how well you secure things afterward.

Good luck, and stay safe. 🔒


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r/steamsupport • • 3h ago

Problem Problem logging in to Steam

74 Upvotes

Hey, anyone else that are having problems logging in to steam? I get stuck on "Loading User Data..." I have tried most of the fixes I have found online. So was wondering if there was any problems for anyone else?

Edit: Seems as a lot of people are having the same issue after trying to download a game. Same thing happened to me.

Edit 2: Finally managed to log in. I let it load for a long time and I just got it. Valve might have fixed it or it just needed som time.


r/steamsupport • • 3h ago

Problem Bought games not showing up in library/ not playable

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I just bought cyberpunk 2077 ultimate edition and I have no mouth and i must scream, neither are showing up in my library. on the store page they tell me that they should be in my library. clicking on the play now button results in the error message in picture 3.

The money is taken from my bank and i have recieved an email confirmation, receipt etc. purchase history says it is purchased, not pending.

anyone know how to fix this? I tried asking google and even chatgpt but nothing they suggest works.

Edit: the games arer not showing up in my library, therefore i cannot download them. that is the issue i am having


r/steamsupport • • 23m ago

Resolved Loading user data problem seems to be fixed :)

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I managed to log in. Try now, maybe it's also fixed for you


r/steamsupport • • 2h ago

Problem SteamOS frequently restarts PC

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Seems to happen while downloading game updates, most recently with Runescape Dragonwilds. Its also happened in desktop mode under similar circumstances, and I was able to replicate the issue by downloading a modlist via Jackify. Other than this, I can't find the exact cause.


r/steamsupport • • 1h ago

Question if steam is down, does it also crashes the game?

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r/steamsupport • • 15h ago

Problem Need help with steam

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My steam is stuck on stopping download and nothing with work. I’ve closed it restarted my pc and everything nothing works.


r/steamsupport • • 17h ago

Problem My games work but don't render?

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For context i've been trying every possible way to fix this but nothing worked so now im resorting to reddit.

my computer runs everything perfectly with no issue or difficulty even steam, but the strange thing is when i load up a game on steam i only see some things but everything else is black. I can hear music and see like the start button along with the title but the actual game play and everything else is just gone.

I was just about to load up BTD6 one day but when i did i could only see my player id and the start button with the background being all black. when i clicked the start button it took me to the game screen but i could only see the bottom icons like hero's, monkeys and so on but anything above it was black but still interactable if i clicked in the right place.

i tried with other games but the same thing so I'm practically lost. ive deleted steam multiple times and even created a new account but the problem keeps occurring. I asked chat GPT but it didn't help with much so i resorted to a complete factory reset but when i re-downloaded steam and the first game i could find the problem is still here.


r/steamsupport • • 20h ago

Problem why can’t i play mw4

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just downloaded mw4, every time i try to click play it’ll say launching, cloud status up to date, then just go back to the option to press play again. this is only happening on mw4. what i do


r/steamsupport • • 16h ago

Problem Error signing in to third party website using steam

0 Upvotes

I'm trying to sign in with steam and its just saying error no matter what.


r/steamsupport • • 22h ago

Problem need help with team asap

1 Upvotes

idk how this happend but now i cant even contact the support team. someone plz help


r/steamsupport • • 23h ago

Problem it's been 30 days and i still haven't received my money back from steam

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hey everyone,

about a month ago, i tried adding funds to my steam wallet. the money was taken from my bank account, but it never showed up in my steam wallet. the amount was $55.97, or 2609 ukrainian hryvnias.

i contacted steam support about it, and they told me that the money would be returned within 30 days. well, today marks exactly 30 days, and i still haven't received anything.

i've also contacted my bank multiple times, but every single time they tell me that the issue isn't on their end and that i need to contact steam. and whenever i reach out to steam support again, i just keep getting the same automated response telling me that my money will be returned within 30 days. but those 30 days are already over, and nothing has changed.

honestly, i'm getting tired of going back and forth between my bank and steam. both sides keep pointing me to the other, and nobody seems to be able to give me a clear answer.

i just want to make it clear that i'm not trying to blame steam, my bank, or anyone else. i'm just genuinely confused and frustrated because i can't seem to find anyone who can actually explain what's going on.

at this point, i don't even know where my money is. did steam receive it? is my bank holding it? is it stuck somewhere in between? i honestly have no idea.

all i want is to understand what happened to my money and figure out who i'm supposed to talk to about this. i really don't think that's too much to ask.

has anyone here experienced something similar, especially with the whole 30-day waiting period? did you eventually get your money back? if so, how long did it take?

and if anyone has been stuck going back and forth between their bank and steam like this and actually managed to sort it out, i'd really appreciate hearing how you did it.

any advice or personal experiences would mean a lot. thanks everyone.


r/steamsupport • • 23h ago

Problem Library issue

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about a third of my games don’t show up in my library for some reason and nothing I’ve done to try and fix it has worked anyone know what to do


r/steamsupport • • 1d ago

Question What is Steam's refund policy regarding DLCs?

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I purchased a DLC for a game and not even 24 hours later, it went on a sale. I contacted Steam support saying that I would like a refund because I had less than 2 hours of playtime in the DLC, and it had just went on a sale so I'd like to purchase it for the lower price.

Steam support refused my refund because I had over 2 hours in the base game, which is true, but it doesn't quite make sense to me. The policy on their website states "DLC purchased from the Steam store is refundable within fourteen days of purchase, and if the underlying title has been played for less than two hours since the DLC was purchased, so long as the DLC has not been consumed, modified or transferred."

So I'm a bit confused why I got told I couldn't get a refund, I had less than 2 hours since purchase and I contacted them the day after I purchased it, the DLC was not "consumed modified or transferred". I mean, I'm not that upset about it, I'll take the L on the 5 dollars lost, but im just confused. I think maybe I was talking to an AI chatbot.


r/steamsupport • • 1d ago

Problem Voice working but in-game voice not working??

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When I test my microphone in voice (the second ss) it works fine, but when I try to test my microphone in in-game voice it doesn't?? I'm pretty sure this is also a problem across devices but I'm not sure and I'm too pissed to try to figure it out myself atp


r/steamsupport • • 1d ago

Problem Audio cutting out for half a second repeatedly in Overwatch and Halo

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Hi everyone, I've been having this weird audio issue for a few days. While playing Overwatch or Halo, my audio will randomly cut out for about half a second, come back, cut out again for another half second, and then go back to normal.

​To troubleshoot, I even did a fresh factory reset of my PC, but the issue is still happening. Interestingly, games like Minecraft run completely fine with no audio issues at all.

​I haven't changed any audio settings, I don't use any third-party audio software, and the issue happens whether I use wired or wireless devices. Since it's happening across different games, I'm kind of lost.

​If anyone has any idea what might be causing this or how to fix it, I'd really appreciate it!


r/steamsupport • • 1d ago

Question Steam account

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How would I go about contacting steam and asking them what I can do about my steam account getting taken multiple times, like what would I select to get ahold of them


r/steamsupport • • 1d ago

Problem Stubborn Disk Write error while downloading/updating games

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I've had this problem for a long time and the solution has been to just delete and reinstall the game since I had such good internet. I no longer have such good internet!

It happens only with steam games and it happens on both of my SSDs and my HDD.

I have so far tried:

>Restarting computer

>Verifying files (Often resulting in a disk *read* error and when it does scan all files there is nothing to fix and it does not solve the problem

>Opening as administrator

>Repairing Library

>Clearing Download Cache

>De-Fragmenting drives

>Scanning drives for dead zones (none found, though I've only used the built in Windows 10 tools)

>Updating drivers

>Turning off anti-virus

>Unchecking the Read Only box in the drives' properties

It always gets through about 95% of the install regardless of the size then wont install without re-installing the game, which I would just do if I wasn't getting <10mps download speeds and trying to play 80gb games.

One of the SSDs is 10 years old and the other is 6, the HDD is 10. This problem started about 4 years ago though it was limited to just 1 game and it would be fixed by verifying files (Squad)

valve pls fix


r/steamsupport • • 1d ago

Problem Steam giftcard refunding not working?

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So I tried sending a friend a steam giftcard via fowarding an email, it didnt work for them. Now i’m trying to refund it and it wont even let me do that! It has the dropdown box but no refund..


r/steamsupport • • 1d ago

Problem Switch Controller Stopped Working Right

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My switch controller worked well for ages, then I plug it in today and I get all these issues. I pressed windows to check some google page, and it starts flashing with the accessibility keyboard over windows. It keeps backspacing in my settings too. It all stops when I unplug the controller but I don't know how to stop it when its plugged in. I tried googling it but all the things that come up are not doing a thing


r/steamsupport • • 1d ago

Problem Steam trading on hold

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Unable to buy/sell from my inventory in steam market.
Please urgently help


r/steamsupport • • 1d ago

Problem Need help

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Few days ago or a week ago i opened steam and i see arc raiders in my Wishlist and it says that its a gift for some random account, like random numbers and letters prob a bot, but my steam purchase history is clean and no money randomly lost. Then today i saw that i had some few bots as friends, what is weird too that is when i click on "view my profile" i see "friends 33" but when i click on friends it says 39 and 6 of them are those bots. I checked the steams app authorized devices and nothing strange on it either. No malware on my device i checked. Should i be concerned?


r/steamsupport • • 1d ago

Problem Steam Ban for yandex link

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Hello everyone,

I’ve had a Steam account for a long time and occasionally browse Reddit; I’ve seen that players are sometimes able to get their issues resolved here.

I’ve published guides in the past and followed the same process this time, but now I’ve received a ban of some sort, with the following message:

Sorry!

An error occurred while processing your request:

Your account has been restricted from accessing the Steam Community.

This restriction will be lifted on January 19, 2038, at 10:14 AM.

Please contact Steam Support for more information.

Additionally, a notice now appears above my profile:

Steam Support suspects that your account has been accessed by an unauthorized party. As a precautionary measure, we have temporarily hidden your profile. Please contact Steam Support for assistance.

I had published a guide containing a link to a Yandex Disk file—a save file for *GTA: Vice City* that bypasses the issue where the tank mission fails to register in the Rockstar Social Club. I thought it would be helpful for people who didn’t want to replay the entire game just to see if the achievement would finally trigger.

After my guide was reviewed, I received this ban. Now, I cannot delete or edit the guide, and Steam Support simply claimed that the link constituted "theft" or a "scam," leaving everything as it is.

Is there any way to resolve this? I can’t play any games or even edit my profile, let alone modify or remove the guide containing that link.

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r/steamsupport • • 1d ago

Problem Steam Next Fest Sorting "By Genre" hides some games?

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If you go to the By Genre tab under Platformer → Precision Platformer, there are only 144 entries. However, if you search for these tags manually, there are 158 games.

Why is there a discrepancy of 14 games? My own game is affected by this and is not visible when searching By Genre, even though both Genres are tags of the game. I’m concerned that it may be hurting its visibility. Could this be a bug in how games are categorized or displayed? Or am I missing something here?