Recognise safe CS2 skin sites: a checklist against fraud

Many CS2 skin sites are dubious. They disappear after a few weeks, do not pay out or ask for login details they do not need. This checklist helps you before you stake any skins.

Never give this away

• Your Steam password. No site needs it. Only log in through the official Steam login, which forwards you to Steam.
• Steam Guard codes. Anyone who asks for them is trying to take over your account.
• Your login details for other services.

Checklist

• Steam login via Steam: The sign-in runs through the official Steam page.
• Domain: Watch for typos and unusual endings. Copycats often use almost identical names.
• SSL certificate: The site should run on HTTPS. On its own, this does not make it trustworthy.
• Imprint and operator: Is there a traceable operator with an address and contact?
• Payouts: Are there reports from real users who were paid out? Search for names and the domain, not only for praise.
• Proof of fairness: Does the site offer verifiable methods such as Provably Fair?
• Pressure: Time pressure, "today only" or high bonus promises are typical warning signs.

Warning signs

• You are asked to send skins to a person or an account instead of using a Steam trade.
• The site wants to verify your Steam account by having you enter passwords.
• Support only answers in private chats or not at all.

If you are unsure, do not stake any skins. An overview of checked sites is in the rankings.