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Privacy & Visibility

What private Steam profiles hide, what remains public and how SteamTexx treats visibility.

Friend RequestsTrading SafetyPrivacy & Visibility

Got a Steam friend request from a stranger — is it safe?

Random Steam friend request from someone you do not know? Learn why strangers add you, how to check the profile before accepting, and the red flags that signal a scam.

Trust & RiskVAC / Game / Trade BansPrivacy & VisibilityTrading Safety

How to check if a Steam profile is trustworthy (2026 guide)

No single Steam trust score exists. Learn the public signals that reveal whether a Steam profile is legit or a scammer — bans, account age, visibility, playtime — and how to read them together before you trade.

Privacy & VisibilityTrust & RiskFriend Requests

Steam profile privacy: what others can see (and how to hide it)

What can people see on your Steam profile? Learn which parts you can make private, how to hide your playtime, friends or inventory, and what always stays visible.