I've seen these deals for 10k points for $25 all over the internet but I have a hard time believing this could be legit. All of them required taking ownership of an account which is "preloaded" with the points. I'm guessing they have somehow hacked these accounts to get the points there and they will eventually be deleted/banned anyway, is this right? That being said, where is the best place to get a legit good deal on MS points? eBay? You only save a few bucks at a time though eBay, and often have to wait for the seller. Just curious if there's a better option out there.
Not to rain on your parade, but the best place to get MS points is from Microsoft. You can usually get the cards on eBay for a couple dollars difference, but I have bought PSN cards and other DLC codes off eBay and have them not work. I didn't always get refunded, either. The only way you are gonna get a crazy deal like the 10k one is if someone is doing someone they aren't supposed to. I wouldn't risk it. Just saying.
I wouldn't risk that much money, 10K points is NOT cheap. You're better off buying one from a retailer. If you get scammed somehow, you'll pay for it twice you know.
Also, 25 dollars is too good to be true honestly :D. 10k points would be at least 100 dollars in stores, I wouldn't risk it.
There's not a lot of risk involved in eBay as long as you know what you're doing. I have a hard time believing someone with 100% feedback and 10,000 auctions is suddenly going to decide to rip me off, lol. I'm not talking about the 10k for $25 ones, those are obviously some kind of scam, but buying regular amounts of MS points is completel legit and safe on eBay. I'm just wondering if there are any other cheaper places to get them.
The offer you mention is obviously not legit. Remember, if it's too good to be true.... Just buy them of microsoft, or maybe try amazon or something? :).
Sign up for Bing rewards. I've gotten about 1900 points from them so far just for searching stuff with the bing toolbar. I probably get 400 points every 3 weeks or so.
My guess is they are either computer generated points or bought off a stolen credit card. But nothing like this will be legit, and could have consequences at some point.
You can sometimes get a few dollars off of a points card, but that is the best deal you are going to get.
Those preloaded accounts use stolen credit cards. They are illegal and buying one is a huge risk.
6_Dead_360s
I would like to see some proof behind that statement. An even number like 10,000 requires multiple purchases. By buying several items, they raise a flag at the credit card company especially when the owner finds out. From then, the IP address could be calculated where the points were bought from. Too risky for them to do that. Much easier to hack. Besides that, the proof of them hacking is that the points disappear withing the first 24 hours. This is because the network updates within that time period. You can look it up on eBay.
Those preloaded accounts use stolen credit cards. They are illegal and buying one is a huge risk.
aboy7
I would like to see some proof behind that statement. An even number like 10,000 requires multiple purchases. By buying several items, they raise a flag at the credit card company especially when the owner finds out. From then, the IP address could be calculated where the points were bought from. Too risky for them to do that. Much easier to hack. Besides that, the proof of them hacking is that the points disappear withing the first 24 hours. This is because the network updates within that time period. You can look it up on eBay.
It just heard that somewhere from a modding site that would know more about it. Xbox live is a closed system meaning you can't hack points on to accounts, period. They buy them with stolen information, try to sell it quickly to someone before it's flagged and the account becomes frozen.
Those preloaded accounts use stolen credit cards. They are illegal and buying one is a huge risk.
6_Dead_360s
I would like to see some proof behind that statement. An even number like 10,000 requires multiple purchases. By buying several items, they raise a flag at the credit card company especially when the owner finds out. From then, the IP address could be calculated where the points were bought from. Too risky for them to do that. Much easier to hack. Besides that, the proof of them hacking is that the points disappear withing the first 24 hours. This is because the network updates within that time period. You can look it up on eBay.
It just heard that somewhere from a modding site that would know more about it. Xbox live is a closed system meaning you can't hack points on to accounts, period. They buy them with stolen information, try to sell it quickly to someone before it's flagged and the account becomes frozen.
Either way, IT IS ILLEGAL.
Just like the PS3 couldn't be hacked? There is always a way.
If youre looking for a good deal, buy the physical cards that you scratch off. Its a pain and yeah, it makes trash, but Ive gotten a year of live from a three month card. Ive heard the same from other people, so Im sure you might get lucky with points. Then again, its all luck.
just to add i have bought $200 credit for $19..99 for psn off ebay and it was legit and worked they do remove the account (the one you got from ebay with the funds in wallet )after awhile but all things purchased are still there and worked through my other users profiles on ps3 but on a 360 id be afraid of getting banned if caught . p.s. did this on ps3 along time ago may not be safe now
I would like to see some proof behind that statement. An even number like 10,000 requires multiple purchases. By buying several items, they raise a flag at the credit card company especially when the owner finds out. From then, the IP address could be calculated where the points were bought from. Too risky for them to do that. Much easier to hack. Besides that, the proof of them hacking is that the points disappear withing the first 24 hours. This is because the network updates within that time period. You can look it up on eBay.
aboy7
It just heard that somewhere from a modding site that would know more about it. Xbox live is a closed system meaning you can't hack points on to accounts, period. They buy them with stolen information, try to sell it quickly to someone before it's flagged and the account becomes frozen.
Either way, IT IS ILLEGAL.
Just like the PS3 couldn't be hacked? There is always a way.
Actually, I think it is fraud as well. I don't know for sure, but if I had to guess I would say they use phishing scams to get account info, and get lucky every once in a while with an account that has a credit card attached to it.
That offer IS legitimate, but it isn't a regular code with points: they send you the information of an account that has 10k MSP on it, you download the account and buy the games with Microsoft Points. I wouldn't buy from them, though: you won't be tying your MSP to your true gamertag, and those Microsoft Points apparently have an expiration date of a week.
I would like to see some proof behind that statement. An even number like 10,000 requires multiple purchases. By buying several items, they raise a flag at the credit card company especially when the owner finds out. From then, the IP address could be calculated where the points were bought from. Too risky for them to do that. Much easier to hack. Besides that, the proof of them hacking is that the points disappear withing the first 24 hours. This is because the network updates within that time period. You can look it up on eBay.
aboy7
It just heard that somewhere from a modding site that would know more about it. Xbox live is a closed system meaning you can't hack points on to accounts, period. They buy them with stolen information, try to sell it quickly to someone before it's flagged and the account becomes frozen.
Either way, IT IS ILLEGAL.
Just like the PS3 couldn't be hacked? There is always a way.
You don't get it. Adding points to a profile is server side. No amount of console hacking will magicly add points.
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