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Does G2A steal game keys?

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.
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Why are G2A keys so 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.
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What happens if you get scammed on G2A?

Take a screenshot of your latest Steam purchase history and your (failed) attempt to activate the key and anonymize them with a program like GIMP so that none of your account credentials can be leaked. Contact G2A support via email and attach your screenshots. You should get a refund in 1-2 days.
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Does G2A sell stolen keys reddit?

It's not true, but it's not a lie either. G2A works as a key reseller, and you (the buyer) have no way of knowing where the keys are coming from. They might be from Humble Bundles, they might be from other regions where the game costs less, or they might be stolen.
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Can you trust G2A with your 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.
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Should You Buy Games on G2A?

Do G2A Keys last forever?

Not at all. 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. In other words, the keys have expiration date, but the games don't.
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Will G2A refund?

But do they offer refunds? No. The bank transfer can go one way, but not the other. However, as discussed in the previous point, the funds can still be redeposited in a user's G2A Wallet.
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Can you refund a used key G2A?

Once you activate a product key on your Steam account, the game is permanently bound to it. This process cannot be reversed. If you purchased the wrong product, the seller may not be able to give you a refund on G2A.COM since the key has been redeemed and cannot be used again.
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Can I get my money back G2A?

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.
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What are the risks of G2A?

Even though G2A is, for many customers, perfectly safe, that doesn't mean there aren't any risks. The most significant risk is twofold: purchasing a faulty game code that does not work and being unable to get your money back.
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Can Steam ban you for using G2A?

Valve can ban you for pretty much any reason, or no reason at all; it's included in the various forms you agree to when you make an account. However, it's not likely for you to be banned from Steam for buying games on G2A.
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Why is G2A controversial?

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.
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Is G2A money laundering?

The last step in the selling process is as important as selling itself. As a result of which, we have developed several solutions to build a bridge between us and our sellers. We are fully compliant with the Anti-Money Laundering regulations.
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Is G2A pirated?

G2A is a legal business, but not all transactions conducted there are legal. The company offers very limited customer protection and hides behind a number of anti-consumer policies, so if you're buying games through the G2A Marketplace, you're always running the risk of being scammed.
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Is G2A loot rigged Reddit?

It's rigged. While there is zero direct proof of this right now, the numbers seem to indicate that you are at a higher chance of receiving a much lower value item/game compared to a higher cost game.
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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.
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How do I get rid of G2A?

Easy way to Cancel G2A

Click on the 'Deactivate your subscription' tab. Disable any other subscriptions via the G2A 'Subscriptions' tab. Next, go to the 'Personal details' tab on your G2A ID Account and click on "Delete Account'. Expect to receive a confirmation email and click on ' confirm delete account'.
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How does G2A give you the key?

To get your item, open the mailbox of the email address you used for your purchase and search for "G2A.COM: Shipment". Open it and click on a blue "Get your key" button. This will redirect you to a page with your product.
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How much fee does G2A take?

Generally, the fee applied sales is 10.8% + €0.35 and it is already included in final prices. This commission can be greatly reduced by taking part in the Seller Supreme program. Additionally, we charge small fees for creating, updating and reposting offers.
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Why does G2A keep charging me?

Why am I being charged? 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.
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Why is my G2A account banned?

Suspended Account

If our system detects serious problems with your seller's account, it may suspend it for further verification. Once this happens, creating new offer is not possible. If you see such a message on your G2A.COM dashboard, create a Seller Support ticket as soon as possible.
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Do you get G2A keys 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.
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Why won't G2A let me buy anything?

Make sure you are the owner of the card or account used to make the payment. Use a registered G2A account with a connected phone number (click HERE to add a phone number to your account);. Try using a different device - mobile phone, tablet etc. Wait 24 hours before trying to make a new payment.
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Why can't I claim my free game on G2A?

Try these solutions: Wait a few minutes and try to activate the game again. Log out and log back in to your G2A Loot account. Clear the cookies & cache of your browser.
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