Are G2A codes stolen?

But Factorio developer Wube Software took G2A at its word. Nearly a full year later, G2A has come forward to say... yes, after looking into things, it had indeed sold keys for Factorio which were stolen. 198 of them, in fact.

Are games on G2A stolen?

G2A has admitted that it has sold stolen games on its marketplace. In a blog post on the G2A website, the company has admitted to selling 198 illegally-obtained copies of Factorio, a management sim created by developer Wube Software.

Why are G2A codes cheap?

Many sellers on G2A Marketplace are wholesalers who purchase game keys straight from the developers and publishers in bulk. Since they buy a large number of products at once, they purchase them at much lower prices. This means they can in turn offer their customers great discounts.

Does G2A use stolen credit cards?

"Websites like G2A are facilitating a fraud-fueled economy where key resellers are being hit with tons of stolen credit card transactions and these websites are now growing rapidly due to low pricing of game keys," TinyBuild CEO Alex Nichiporchik wrote at the time.

Can G2A be trusted?

The keys sold on G2A Marketplace are 100% legit, as they come from official sources: developers and publishers themselves. Only they are capable of generating new keys.

Should You Buy Games on G2A?

Can you get banned for using G2A keys?

Edit: as the first comment said, you won't get banned for buying from G2A, but you can definitely get scammed. So... if you don't mind risking your money, go for it. Plenty of people get scammed trading keys... G2a is fine, morally iffy but you will never get banned.

How do I not get scammed on G2A?

Avoid any links taking you outside of G2A.COM to stay safe from phishing scams. Legitimate G2A links will have the exact ".g2a.com/" domain with a dot before "g2a.com" and a slash "/" after it, for example "https://something.g2a.com/". Examples of real links: https://www.g2a.com/plus.

What if I get scammed on G2A?

If you believe that a certain product ended up on G2A.COM illegally, contact the G2A Direct team and provide us with evidence. We'll react straight away by blocking the sale of the product and reporting the unfair seller to proper authorities.

What is the controversy with G2A?

Critics have labeled the website as a "grey marketplace", where users can resell keys bought at a lower price from one region to another at a much higher price. Many developers have called for their own games to be pirated because they make little to no money from G2A sales.

Why is G2A taking my money?

If you notice a monthly payment to G2A, it means that you have an active G2A-related subscription. Log in to your G2A PAY account and open the "Subscriptions" tab to see if there are any active subscriptions.

How long do G2A codes last?

It only means, that after the purchase you have one month to activate the key before it becomes irredeemable. Once you *do* activate it, the game stays yours until the end of human civilisation.

Do you get G2A codes instantly?

Most sellers on G2A Marketplace offer instant deliveries, which means you'll get the digital product you bought as soon as your order is processed and completed. However, there are some sellers who need more time to send the product to you.

Will G2A refund you?

How will I receive my refund? Your funds will always be refunded to the source of your payment, if only possible. However, some payment methods, such as Paysafecard or BitBay, cannot be refunded directly to the source of your payment. In these cases, your refund will be sent to your G2A PAY balance.

Why did G2A ban me?

This means that – in some rare situations – your account on G2A.COM may be suspended due to security-related concerns. In order to make sure that this doesn't happen because of network connection security problems, please go through the following steps: Use your own, private Internet connection.

Can a stolen game be tracked?

Game consoles don't have a GPS in them. There is no need and no use as they are designed to be static devices. The only means of tracking a gaming console would be via IP address and even then you can only really track it to a region.

Why do devs hate G2A?

For many indie developers, there's a broader problem, too. Sites like G2A and CDKeys bring down the price of games and, over time, what people believe their favorite titles are worth. "The problem is the perception of value," Rose said earlier in the week.

Do developers make money from G2A?

UP TO 10% DEVELOPER FEE ON ALL THIRD-PARTY SALES OF YOUR GAMES. Sellers on G2A Marketplace will pay you a commission from each sale of a game key you are the owner of. You will receive a Premium position on product pages, with your offers always on top.

What does G2A stand for?

Go2Arena, according to their Wikipedia article. en.wikipedia.org.

Is it safe to buy from G2A Reddit?

Simply buy from sellers with high feedback ratings, and you'll be fine. There's still no risk though if you're using paypal. Usually good sellers will replace their keys without any problems though since they want to keep their good reputation.

Does PayPal refund G2A?

Often, PayPal will open their own dispute ticket. Buyers are not instantly refunded when a Payment Reversal appears in your Statements and the money is put on hold until the dispute is resolved. If you resolve the issue in G2A Conversations tab, the buyer can then simply close the PayPal dispute.

Do you have to be 18 to sell on G2A?

Make sure that your first and last names, as well as your birthdate in your verification form are exactly the same as in the ID. If you're under 18, we can't accept your application. If your document doesn't have an expiry date, the issuance date should be clearly visible in the attached .

Can I sell a G2A key that I bought?

G2A.COM has the perfect solution: if you purchased a key for a game that you already own or don't want to play, then you can sell it at the marketplace.

Is G2A safe to use debit card?

G2A PAY is secure payment gateway, so it doesn't matter if you pay with credit or debit card, via bank transfer, or other online methods – you can be sure your financial data is safe.

How can CDKeys be so cheap?

We buy from all corners of the globe to ensure the cheapest possible prices and as we only sell products in digital form we're able to make significant savings on postage and related expenses—we then pass these reductions on to you, which ensures our pricing is the most competitive around!