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I wont list streamer names as several are covering this, but suffice it so say I feel compelled to warn my fellow Wastelanders about a very real and unfortunate exploit.

It is HIGHLY recommended to disable/store/remove your in game Vending Machines while Bethesda hopefully addresses the issue.

This exploit allows players to clear out your inventory by scrapping items from your stash directly through your vending machine.

But you dont have to take my word for it, as major streamers are making videos about it in the last day.

Stay safe out there!

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over 2 years ago - /u/Valseek - Direct link

Hi everyone,

We'd like to thank you all for bringing this to our attention. We've addressed this Vending Machine exploit today, and it is no longer possible to do. We also want to mention that while player reports indicated that this exploit was causing items to be stolen, we've so far determined that no items were actually being lost. Instead, those items were removed from the victim's Vending Machine and placed into their Stash.

If you were affected please double check there to ensure you still have your items. Thank you once again for your reports and the details many of you have shared with us about this issue.