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How to recover my items after an API scam?

This article will help you recover your items after an API scam.

Got scammed? You might still get your items back!

It is always sad to lose your items when getting scammed. However, do not worry, with the new Steam update, you can recover your items!

Please remember that you have 7 days from completing the trade to reverse it. Follow these steps to recover your items:

Go to your Trade History
At the top of the page, click on the yellow banner "Click here to recover your account and eligible items"

Click "Reverse eligible trades"

After that, the items will be transferred back to your account!

Let’s keep your Steam account safe after a scam!

After any scams, especially API scams, it is important to protect your Steam account so that no more scammers can access your trades. Learn how to do it in our safeguarding article.

Keep in mind that after you reverse any trades on Steam, your account will be blocked for 30 days. If our site detects that you reversed the trade with malicious intent, your account may be permanently banned on our website.

Updated on: 23/09/2025

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