Adopt Me is a fun and social game that allows players to adopt and care for virtual pets. The game also features a trading system that allows users to trade items with other players.
Scammers can easily use this system to scam victims. These scams are easy to identify and should be avoided at all costs.
Baby Scam
The current baby formula shortage is causing a lot of stress for many parents, and scammers have been taking advantage of this. As a result, the FTC warns consumers to be cautious when ordering baby formula online.
In some cases, the scam involves fake websites or social media posts that say they have extra formula for sale. They may include pictures of the cans and ask for payment through cash apps or services like Venmo or Paypal, but the product never arrives.
According to the FTC, one woman was asked to pay $350 for a canister from an alleged baby formula wholesaler that never sent her any. Another victim, Jessica Smith, said she was contacted by someone on Venmo who told her she was selling a canister of infant formula for $20 and that she would receive it within five days.
Both women believed the person was legitimate, but they both received nothing. Smith paid half and asked for a shipping number, but that didn't work either. She called the woman and tried to find out what happened. She also reported the incident to the Better Business Bureau of Metro New York.
Sugar daddies and mommas often use social media to reach out to their potential victims. They'll create attractive accounts and start a conversation. Eventually, they'll make some type of arrangement with the victim for payment. They'll likely use Cash App or PayPal tricks, or even open a credit card in the victim's name and max it out.
Duplicate Items Scam
The Duplicate Items Scam is a clever name for a nefarious scheme to defraud unsuspecting players of their hard-earned cash. This scam involves selling a knockoff or replica of a legitimate item, usually at a fraction of the original price, while leaving the purchaser out in the cold.
This type of scam is common on online classified sites such as Craigslist and eBay. These sites often feature popular brands of clothing, electronics and other luxury goods at discounted prices. Sometimes these products are genuine knockoffs, but many times they are fakes or counterfeits.
One of the most common types of these schemes involve a "for sale" listing that appears to have been posted by a well-known and legitimate seller. These listings tend to be accompanied by quality pictures and a solid description. The trick to avoiding these types of sales is to read the fine print.
The most successful of these schemes is to use a combination of social engineering, pranks and shady marketing techniques to lure unsuspecting buyers into buying a fake or replica product that looks identical to the real thing, but costs far less. Some of the more nefarious tactics include using fake emails, forged receipts and counterfeit money orders or bank wire transfers to secure the purchase.
Neon Pet Scam
The Neon Pet Scam is a common scam in Roblox that involves offering players neon versions of their normal pets. This scam can be easily avoided by players who only trade for high-value pets.
This scam is similar to the Item/Pet Duplication Scam, but instead of telling the victim to give them their normal pet first, the scammer will tell them to feed their potion to their low-value pet. Once the victim gives their pet to the scammer, the scammer will leave the server without returning it with the potion.
It is a good idea to keep the potion out of reach of lower-value pets, as they will not have enough Bucks to buy the potion. However, this can be difficult to do as some scammers will 'test' the potion by feeding it to a low-value pet before returning it to the player with the potion.
Alternatively, the scammer will place a high-value item at the top of the trading menu and replace it with a lower-value item while the victim adds their items. This is a risky trade, and players should fully inspect the trading menu before they accept it.
This is a common scam in Roblox, and it is easy to avoid by only accepting pet trades from trusted friends or family members. Players should also make sure that the person they are trusting is on their friends list.
Other-Platform Items Scam
The other name aficionado has a number of e-commerce sites to choose from. If you're in the market for a new gizmo or two, you may want to consider the competition before you go overboard on your next shopping trip. While you're at it, keep your wits about you to avoid an unwanted bump in the pants. The other name aficionado may not be as up front and honest as they claim to be, especially when it comes to your personal information. The best ways to prevent such misadventures is to use a trusted e-commerce site that has your back.
Subscriber/Follower Scam
The Subscriber/Follower Scam is where a scammer advertises their social media, group, or account and promises the victim a high-valued item if they subscribe to or follow them online. Once the victim subscribes, they believe they will receive the item; however, the scammer then leaves without giving them the promised item.
Scammers often use a YouTuber disguise to gain the victim’s trust. They may dress up their avatar to look like a popular YouTuber, or they might have friends or alt accounts that react and confirm their claims.
In this scam, the scammer will try to get a player to give them a pet or item by promising that they will trade it for a high-valued item, or will add a bug to the victim’s device/account that will make it possible to trade items. The victim will then be pressured into handing over their item(s), and the scammer will leave without giving them the promised item.
Another variation of the subscriber/follower scam is where the scammer puts their social media accounts in the chat, spamming: "FOLLOW MY [social media account] AND I'LL GIVE YOU A GOOD PET/ITEM FOR FREE!!". The victim follows these scammers, thinking they will get a pet or item.
Don’t give out your full name, where you live, email, or password to anyone. This will only allow them to gain access to your account, and they can steal it later.
Trade Box Scam
The Trade Box Scam is a new scam that has recently started to plague the adopt me community. The scam involves an unsuspecting victim agreeing to a trade with an elusive Roblox user. This scam can be very lucrative for the scammer, especially if they are an experienced player who knows exactly what they’re doing.
The scammer will offer to pet-sit the victim’s pet for a fee, and tell the victim that in order to do so they must hand over the pet first. Once the victim hands over their pet, the scammer will then leave the game without ever returning it.
A similar scam to the neon pet scam, this one involves the scammer claiming that they can turn your normal pet into a neon pet using a special gadget. They will claim that it is the newest and coolest thing to hit the game, and if you trust them enough, they’ll even give you a neon pet for free!
It’s important to note that this scam is not actually a true-to-life experience, and it’s not likely to happen. It’s also a scam that is most likely to occur in a group setting, as it can be difficult for an individual to determine who is legitimate and who is not. The most important thing to remember is to report the scammer as soon as possible. You can do this by filing a complaint with the Safety Hub, or by reporting them directly to Roblox on their site.
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