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#'''Wallet Drainage''': The scammer then used the compromised "buyer" accounts to purchase these overpriced shell items. This transaction effectively transferred the funds from the victims' wallets to the scammer's "seller" accounts.
#'''Wallet Drainage''': The scammer then used the compromised "buyer" accounts to purchase these overpriced shell items. This transaction effectively transferred the funds from the victims' wallets to the scammer's "seller" accounts.


This process was repeated across numerous compromised accounts, allowing the scammer to quickly and efficiently launder stolen funds. At least 18 users worldwide have publicly reported these issues<ref>{{Cite web |author=Mellow_Online1 |title=At least 18 users across the world report that their Steam Wallets have been drained |url=https://x.com/MellowOnline1/status/1968086263027671287}}</ref>, with discussions indicating up to 25 cases, though the true number may be higher as not all victims come forward. Users described their accounts as compromised, with wallet funds vanishing through purchases of Click Adventure-specific items, despite no prior engagement with the game.  
This process was repeated across numerous compromised accounts, allowing the scammer to quickly and efficiently launder stolen funds. At least 18 users worldwide have publicly reported these issues<ref>{{Cite web |author=Mellow_Online1 |date=2025-09-16 |title=At least 18 users across the world report that their Steam Wallets have been drained |url=https://xcancel.com/MellowOnline1/status/1968086263027671287 |url-status=live |website=Twitter}}</ref>, with discussions indicating up to 25 cases, though the true number may be higher as not all victims come forward. Users described their accounts as compromised, with wallet funds vanishing through purchases of Click Adventure-specific items, despite no prior engagement with the game.  


==Bypass of Steam Guard security==
==Bypass of Steam Guard security==