Steam API Key Scam: How It Works and How to Check
The Steam API key scam silently steals your items. Here's how to detect and prevent it.
One of the most insidious Steam scams doesn't even need your password. The API key scam silently monitors your trades and steals your items.
How the Steam API Key Scam Works
- You click a malicious link (often "vote for my team" or similar)
- You log into what looks like Steam (but it's a fake site)
- The attackers create an API key on your account
- The API key lets them see and auto-accept trades
The scary part: You won't know anything is wrong until your items are gone.
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