What is GGDrop (scam)?
GGDrop is a fraudulent CSGO case opening and case battle site that seemingly offers a nice interface. It has many of the same common features typical case opening sites have. However, behind this website is a large scam operation going on.
Why it is a scam
We originally offered placement position for this site on our list of CSGO gambling sites and was promised a revenue share. At first, upon checking out the site, they seem to have a visually appealing UI and graphics. We decided to test this site out ourselves under an undisclosed account to see if it is trustworthy and reliable.
Non-existent Provably Fair & Odds: The first red flag of this site is nowhere on it does it disclose the odds of the items in the cases. Additionally, the provably fair system is practically nonexistent. None of the rounds and case openings disclose a server seed hash, and they do not mention provably fair anywhere on the website, which is an indicator that the outcome of the games can be manipulated. Upon searching for “GGDrop provably fair” via search engine, only a Codepen.io link appears in the search result, appearing to be a fairness validator for the games. However, this is extremely obfuscated, and most likely for the wrong reasons, as the average user is unlikely to ever stumble across this page. Even if it was found, the validator requires you to paste JSON with provably fair data, which cannot be found anywhere on GGDrop’s site and game history.
Limiting & Blocking User Withdraws: Yes, you heard that right. If you do manage to be lucky and hit a decent sized win, you’ll have almost no way to withdraw your winnings. I managed to win a successful low-percentage upgrade for a Flip Knife Tiger Tooth (Factory New), but when trying to withdraw the item, I get a notification saying “The item withdrawal failed!”. I then proceeded to contact live support, who seemed to give very artificial and scripted replies for a while before sending me a link hours later asking to upload my ID documents as well as my credit card, which seemed very intrusive and overly excessive. Note that they’re asking to upload highly personal KYC information without a portal and zero discretion prior to depositing your money. One user on Reddit has reported a similar experience. The user even uploaded his ID documents, and yet GGDrop refused to pay him his winnings:
“I was banned from the GGDROP website after making a big profit, I deposited around US$700 and got a skin worth US$2800. After I tried to withdraw a red message, I contacted support and they asked me for several documents to prove that the card was mine, I sent everything that was requested including my own documents and even a selfie, and after all this work of sending documents, bank statements and screenshots of the bank screen they asked me to simply ask the bank for a refund and that they wouldn’t unban me, either say so if you make a profit on the site you are banned but if you lose everything nothing happens”
Our Final Verdict (Is it legit?)
GGDrop is NOT a legitimate gambling site, and we advise you avoid it at all costs. If you make a deposit, you are unlikely to get your money back, and even if you win, they will not let you withdraw (while also potentially stealing your personal information). Beware of this scam!
