But to say that it's a full out fraud/scam site is kind of screwed up - Especially when if you get scammed on steam (Which happens on almost every game - Just look at the trade forum here), you're completely SOL.Īt least if you chip in a extra $1.50 at G2 for their super secure blah blah blah, you can most likely get a replacement key relatively quickly instead of having them just say 'Third Party sale, not our problem'. Hence why I don't make any purchases over $10 there. I've bought things on G2 - and haven't been scammed - Is it possible? Yes. Otherwise you can spend x much money and have them randomly type a CD-Key that matches the required character limit. It's iffy, but it's all a matter of who the seller is and if they are actually giving working keys. Unless you're buying directly from them (Which is rare) - You're buying it from a user on their website who will 'Give you a CD Key' after you pay them.

The reason G2 gets a fraud wrap is mainly because it's a Key-Reselling website.

You need a CD-Key to install/run the game, simply buying a physical copy without a key won't allow you to play it.