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Adopt Me Trading Scams Guide 2026 – How to Avoid Common Scams

Trading is a big part of Adopt Me, but it also attracts scammers. This guide covers the most common scams and how to protect your pets and items.

1. The Trust Trade Scam

How it works: A player asks you to "trade" them your pet, promising to return it along with extra items. They never return it.

What to do: Never accept a trust trade. All trades should be completed in the official trade window. If they refuse, they're scamming you.

2. The Fake Overpay Scam

How it works: A player offers an insane overpay (e.g., a Shadow Dragon for a Dog). They then remove the valuable pet and press accept quickly, hoping you don't notice.

What to do: Always check the trade window carefully before accepting. Take your time. If the offer seems too good, it's a scam.

3. The "Trusted Middleman" Scam

How it works: A scammer poses as a "trusted middleman" who will hold pets during a trade. They steal the pets and disappear.

What to do: Never use a middleman. Adopt Me's trade system handles trades securely without needing a third party.

4. The Free Robux Scam

How it works: Scammers offer free Robux in exchange for pets. They send a link that leads to a fake Roblox login page to steal your account.

What to do: Never click on suspicious links. Roblox never asks for your password outside the official login page.

5. The "Pet Duplication" Scam

How it works: Scammers claim they can duplicate pets. They ask you to trade them the pet, promising to give you two back. They never return it.

What to do: There is no pet duplication glitch. If there was, it would be patched immediately. Never trade a pet for duplication promises.

6. The Overpaying with Trash Items Scam

How it works: Scammers offer a legendary pet, but cancel the trade multiple times. The final time, they replace the legendary with a common pet and accept quickly.

What to do: Check the trade window after each cancellation. If they cancel twice, block them.

How to Stay Safe

What to Do If You Get Scammed

Scam Prevention Checklist

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