Guide topic
Trading Safety
Trade-safety checks, scam patterns, evidence and safer Steam trading habits.
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.Inventory ValueTrading Safety
How Steam inventory value is calculated (and why it is an estimate)
How much is your Steam inventory worth? Learn how inventory value is estimated from Steam Market prices, item state and data freshness — and why two tools can disagree.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.Reports & EvidenceTrading SafetyVAC / Game / Trade Bans
How to report a Steam scammer (and protect yourself after)
Scammed on Steam? Learn how to gather evidence, report the scammer to Steam Support and in your community, and secure your account afterward — without false public accusations.Trading SafetyVAC / Game / Trade BansReports & EvidenceTrust & Risk
Is it safe to trade with this person on Steam? Scam checklist
Before you trade on Steam, run this safety checklist: how to check the other profile, the most common Steam trade scams, and the rules that keep your items safe.VAC / Game / Trade BansTrust & RiskCS2 SignalsTrading Safety