Seller Scam on G2A.com

[ANDstriker]

So, i just bought a UPLAY GLOBAL CD-KEY for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege on G2A with G2A Shield. Once i activated the key on Uplay, it said that the key is already in use with another Uplay account. I believe this to be a scam by the seller, as he probably activated the key before putting it up for sale... I sent a few emails to G2A Support and did a few live chats aswell for getting a refund. I mean, they say on their site that it's 100% guaranteed for a valid key and/or successful refund... I selected the correct region, used the correct platform... And i was really excited for buying the game! What are the chances of getting a refund or getting a brand new, working key? I payed allot of money and i do not want it to go to waste! And from now on, i will buy all my games, full price, on Steam.

 

[COLGeek]

This sort of thing is common on sites like G2A. If a deal is too good to be true, it often is.

I would suggest you write this off as a lesson learned and conduct future business with more reputable sources.

Good luck!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Wow , not surprised by this , typical from G2A.

A common theme.

 

[USAFRet]

Read more here:
http://www.polygon.com/2015/2/9/8006693/the-truth-behind-those-mysteriously-cheap-gray-market-game-codes


"Someone in the chain of resellers is lying to us"

 

[madmatt30]

G2a will honour that shield cover mate - new key is the norm unless they have none.

You take your chance using those sites - they're not thought well of on the forums although I admit to using them myself from time to time.

 

[jkarateking]

If you bought the G2A shield with the key then you are protected and G2A have to sort it out for you.

If they don't then sue them and get a hell of a lot of money

 

[Gam3r01]

Their "shield" should* protect your purchase, and you should get some money back.
That being said, that seller will likely get no punishment and false keys will still be everywhere on there. G2A is not a reliable source of legit keys.

 

[Kane86]

If you paid for the key on PayPal start a dispute with them now! Don't waste time dealing with g2a "customer service", I've learned my lesson that the hard way, even with the so called "shield", you'd be lucky to get your money back, better to go straight to PayPal.

 

[Gam3r01]

Paypal usually resists getting involved with digital goods.
Kids get scammed on CS GO or TF2, paypal says suck it up.

 

[Kane86]

Paypal usually resists getting involved with digital goods.
Kids get scammed on CS GO or TF2, paypal says suck it up.

I just ticked the box 'goods not as described' without going into too much details, no questions asked and g2a never disputed or responded so I was awarded a win.

 

[ANDstriker]

This sort of thing is common on sites like G2A. If a deal is too good to be true, it often is.

I would suggest you write this off as a lesson learned and conduct future business with more reputable sources.

Good luck!

It's okay! I got my refund and bought the game from another seller, and this time it was a valid key...