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What to Check Before Buying a LOL Account with Many Champions

It happened to a guy I know. He bought a loaded account, a real treasure trove. Felt like a king for a weekend. Then poof. Gone. The login just stopped working. His money and that stacked account vanished into thin air. That sting is real. It's the risk you take when you want to buy a Diamond account or any LOL account with many champions.

This whole thing is a risky puzzle. I want to help you solve it without getting burned. This isn't about telling you not to do it. It's a straight talk guide on how not to get scammed. You will learn what to check, what questions to ask, and how to spot the fakes from a mile away.

What You're Really Getting Into

Let's not sugarcoat it. You are breaking the rules right off the bat. Riot Games says no to account trading. They mean it. The moment you buy, you risk a permanent ban. That's the cold truth. Once you know that, your job is to be smarter than the next guy. You need to protect yourself because no one else will.

Your Five-Step Buying Checklist

Never just buy the first shiny account you see. Do the work. Here is your list.

Step One: Check the Seller's Reputation

This is your most important step. A flashy website means nothing.

1. Go off their site. Find them on player forums. Look for reviews on sites like Trustpilot or gaming communities. Read the bad reviews, not just the good ones.
2. How long have they been around? New sellers are a huge red flag. You want someone with years in the game.
3. Do they offer any protection? A simple 24-hour warranty is a good sign. It means they are confident you can secure the account.

Step Two: Lock Down the Account Security

When you get the login details, the clock starts ticking. The real owner can try to take it back.

1. Can you change the email right now? If the answer is no, run. Do not buy that account. Changing the email is your first and most critical move.
2. Change everything. The password, the security questions, everything. Immediately.
3. Some sellers give you the original email account, too. This is better but more complicated. Make sure you can access it fully.

Step Three: Look at the Account's History

You do not want someone else's problem.

1. Ask for a screenshot. You want to see the account's notification history. It should show no bans, no restrictions. A clean slate.
2. Check the honor level. Is it Honor 0 or 1? That could mean trouble. It might already be on Riot's radar.
3. Use a site like OP.GG. Look at the match history. Does it look normal? If you see a crazy winning streak out of nowhere, that account might have been boosted. That is a future ban risk.

Step Four: Verify All the Champions and Skins

You want what you paid for. A "full champion account" might be a lie.

1. Demand a live video. The seller should share their screen. They need to show you the champion list, the skins, the blue essence, and the Riot Points. All of it.
2. Make sure the champions are not just on rotation. They need to be permanently unlocked.
3. Check for special skins. Legacy skins, Prestige editions. Make sure they look real. Sometimes people buy skins and then refund the money. Riot takes those skins back.

Step Five: Use Safe Payment Methods

This is how you avoid total loss.

1. Always use a method with buyer protection. PayPal Goods and Services is a good example. Do not use Friends and Family.
2. Some marketplaces hold the money in escrow. The seller only gets paid after you confirm you have the account. This is safer.
3. Be very careful with crypto or gift cards. Once you send that money, it is gone forever. Only use these with sellers you absolutely trust.

After You Buy: The Sneaky Part

You got the account. You changed the email. You are not done yet.

Riot has smart systems. They watch how accounts behave. If an account suddenly plays from a new country with a totally different style, it gets flagged.

You need to blend in. Play some normal games first. Use the champions the account has played before. Do not jump straight into ranked. Act like the account's original owner for a little while. Let your playstyle change slowly over a few days. This helps you fly under the radar.

The Real Talk Moment

Here is some honest advice. Buying a high rank when you are a lower-skilled player is a trap. You will get into Diamond games and get crushed. You will lose. Your teammates will be angry. That shiny rank will decay. It stops being fun fast.

Think about the real cost. Sometimes it is better to just buy champions on your own account during a sale. Or to put in the time to learn and climb. The rank you earn yourself feels different. It feels like you actually did it.

What to Remember

Buying an account is all about managing risk. Remember these points.

1. Research the seller as your money depends on it. It does.
2. Change the email and password the second you get access.
3. Ask for proof of a clean account history.
4. Get a video tour of all the champions and skins.
5. Never pay with a method that has no safety net.

Your effort is what keeps your new account safe. Do not skip steps. Do not get lazy.

If you move forward, pick security over a low price every single time. Your goal is to make that account yours in every possible way.

For those seeking a structured and secure approach, LB Gaming Services builds its process around these same principles of verification and safety. It is about making informed choices.