: Blizzard's Terms of Service strictly prohibit real-money trading (RMT). Detection of third-party gold transfers—whether through in-game mail, trade, or the Auction House—can lead to the immediate removal of the gold and permanent account suspension.

: Many "cheap" gold sellers operate via stolen accounts or credit card fraud. Interacting with these services can expose your personal information to hackers, leading to account hijacking.

Buying gold from third-party sites often appears cheaper than the official WoW Token , but it involves several hidden dangers: