Hollow Knight: Silksong – Beware of “Free Game” Scams on Steam Forums

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The highly anticipated release of Hollow Knight: Silksong has created a massive and excited community on Steam. Unfortunately, this excitement is being exploited by scammers on the game’s discussion forums.

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  1. 1.1.1 How to Protect Yourself:

A recent post by a user named Marcusini highlights a common deceptive scheme. The scam operates as follows:

  • The Promise: Individuals create posts claiming they will give away free copies of Hollow Knight: Silksong.
  • The Cost: In exchange for a chance to win, they demand that users give their post Steam Awards (which are earned or purchased with real money) and generate engagement through comments.
  • The Reality: As Marcusini points out, these scammers never intend to follow through. Most don’t even own an extra copy of the game to give away. Their sole goal is to farm awards and attention for their own account.

How to Protect Yourself:

  1. Ignore and Report: Do not engage with these posts. Do not give awards or comments. Use Steam’s “Report” function on the post to alert moderators.
  2. Be Skeptical: If an offer seems too good to be true, it almost always is. Legitimate giveaways are typically run by established content creators, reputable communities, or the developers themselves.
  3. Remember: Steam Points and Awards are meant to celebrate valuable community content. Giving them to scammers only encourages this behavior and takes away from genuine contributors.

As Marcusini notes, while it’s ultimately your choice how to spend your Steam points, supporting these scams is unfair to the many genuine fans who are eagerly waiting for the game.

Stay safe and vigilant in the community. Official news and releases will always come through trusted channels like Team Cherry’s official announcements or verified store pages.

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