Protecting your Account

Contents 1 Do not get Phished 2 Don't Fall For So Called Cheats 3 Other Kinds of Scams 4 Use a Strong Password 5 Remember to Logout 6 Don't Share Accounts 7 Password Recovery 8 Scam Sites 9 Viruses/Spyware

[edit] Do not get Phished

Phishing is when someone creates a site or login page to look like that of a legitimate one to get your password. To not fall for this, make sure the domain name is pokemondeluge.com Here are some examples. Those marked green are safe, and those marked red are unsafe.

http://pokemondeluge.com/login.php

http://bulbasaur.pokemondeluge.com/login.php

http://anythinghere.pokemondeluge.com/login.php

http://dev.pokemondeluge.com/login.php

http://www.pokemondeluge.com/login.php

http://wwwpokemondeluge.com/login.php

http://example.com/pokemondeluge.com/login.php

http://example.com/pokemondeluge/login.html

(note that these are just examples).

[edit] Don't Fall For So Called Cheats

There are no cheats in the game. If someone tells you they know cheats, they're just trying to get your account by fooling you.

• If a person does somehow cheat, their account is simply banned. Avoid such people.

• If someone promises to tell you cheats if you give them some Pokémon, don't do it.

[edit] Other Kinds of Scams

• If you're told to change your email, don't do it. They will use the password retrieval system and have your password sent to the email you changed it to. That email will most likely have been created by them, so they will be able to get your password and steal your account.

• NEVER give someone else your password, no matter who they say they are. Administrators will never ask for your password, and if one does, be sure to report them.

• If someone on the forums or in the chat room tells you to download something, DO NOT download it. It could be a virus/spyware that can get your login information. Always have an anti-spyware/anti-virus installed on your PC.

• There are NO tournaments in Pokémon Deluge, and if someone tells you that there is, and to fill out your user and password for it, DON'T do it. It's a scam (if you couldn't tell).

[edit] Use a Strong Password

Most important of all, try to have a hard-to-guess password. We now have a password strength meter when you register or change your password so you can know whether it's good or not. Even if the meter says your password is strong, never use the following as your password:

• names of people around you
• your favorite personalities or even phone numbers
• ones like 123456, qwerty*, asdfgh*
• Pokémon names
• 'password' (yes, some people do this)

"Choosing A Strong Password" @ Gmail Blog Guidelines for Strong Passwords @ wikipedia

Remember. You will want to have a strong password for your email address too

[edit] Remember to Logout

Remember to click 'logout' (at the top right corner) when you're done playing, especially if you're playing from an internet cafe or on someone else's computer. This is because your session may not end when you leave the site. This applies for almost every site that makes you login to access their service.

It is a good habit to clear cookies after browsing from a public computer. (How to clear cookies)

[edit] Don't Share Accounts

Sharing accounts is highly frowned upon and an easy way to get scammed. If you share an account, don't be surprised if you can't access it later.

[edit] Password Recovery

Supply your real email when you register. If you haven't, go to your profile and add one.

People do forget their passwords. Some rely on their browsers to remember their passwords. And we all know how computers/applications can crash and lose your data. We do not use your email for anything else, so don't hesitate.

[edit] Scam Sites

Sites that promise cheats and free Pokémon are simply trying to take over your account by telling you to change your password or email. Do not do this. There are no cheats in the game.

Note: Please don't enter the chatroom saying that some random person "hacked you". Report it to an admin/op. Second, you should learn the definitions for hack and scam.

Hack: When someone gets your password using keyloggers, and malware. People do this, so do not accept files on YM when they add you.
Scam: When you're stupid enough to give up your password to a person promising 'cheats', or changing your email. This is a lot different from hack.

[edit] Viruses/Spyware

Please install a good anti-virus/anti-spyware on your PCs especially if you're using the Windows Operating System.

Here's a good free anti-virus you can use: [AVG] Update it and scan your PC regularly.

Do not accept files from strangers on IMs (IE: MSN, Yahoo Messenger) or anywhere for that matter and don't click on any links they give either. They may contain programs that can record your passwords and send it to them.