The following story reflects the common community experience of a "swipe" gone wrong.
Blizzard specifically targets Real World Currency exchanges . buying gold wow reddit
Buying gold in World of Warcraft is a common topic on subreddits like r/classicwow and r/wow , often centered on the risks of Real Money Trading (RMT) and the impact of the WoW Token . The following story reflects the common community experience
He opened a shady tab, entered his character name, and paid $40 for a "safe" delivery. An hour later, a level 1 character named Goldsellerqt traded him a stack of gold in the Stormwind Cathedral. Jax felt a rush. He bought his mount, learned the skill, and finally felt like a "real" player. Three days later, he tried to log in for raid night. He opened a shady tab, entered his character
Even if you aren't banned, Blizzard may wipe the gold and items bought with it.