Protecting your Roblox account is extremely important. Scammers use many tricks to steal accounts, items, and Robux. This guide explains eight common scams and how you can avoid falling for them.
General Account Safety Tips
Before diving into scams, here are key ways to secure your Roblox account:
- Use a strong, unique password (don’t reuse it on other sites).
- Never share your password with anyone.
- Add a verified email to your account for recovery.
- Enable two-step verification (2FA) for extra security.
- Add a PIN to prevent unauthorized changes to your settings.
1. Free Robux Scams
- How it works: Scammers offer “free Robux” through websites, games, or private messages. They may ask for your password or direct you to fake sites.
- Why it’s fake: Games cannot give Robux directly, and all generators are scams.
- How to avoid:
- Never enter your password in a game.
- Don’t click suspicious links.
- Block and report anyone promising free Robux.
2. JavaScript / Cookie Logging Scam
- How it works: Scammers ask you to run code in your browser console, promising free Robux or perks. The script actually steals your Roblox security cookie, letting them log in without a password.
- Why it’s dangerous: It bypasses 2FA.
- How to avoid:
- Never run scripts in your browser unless you know exactly what they do.
- Avoid downloading sketchy files.
- If you suspect a stolen cookie, log out of all sessions in your Roblox settings.
3. HAR File Scam
- How it works: Scammers trick you into exporting and sending a HAR file, claiming it’s needed for graphics, clothes, or avatar design.
- Why it’s dangerous: HAR files contain browser cookies (including your security key).
- How to avoid:
- Never share files like HAR with anyone online.
- Decline requests to “export character data.”
4. Email Recovery / Screen Share Scam
- How it works:
- Scammer contacts you (often via Discord), accusing you of scamming.
- They may show fake screenshots and bring in “witnesses.”
- They ask you to reset your email or password and screen share the email.
- They then steal the reset link visible on-screen.
- How to avoid:
- Never screen share with strangers.
- Never upload or share your account recovery emails.
- Block anyone asking you to “prove yourself” by resetting your account.
5. Fake Roblox Emails (Phishing)
- How it works: Scammers send emails that look official but link to a fake Roblox site. If you enter your login there, they steal your password.
- How to avoid:
- Check the sender — real Roblox emails end with @roblox.com.
- Never log in through suspicious links. Always go to roblox.com directly.
- Use a dedicated, private email for your Roblox account.
6. Trading Scams
- Examples:
- “Give me your item first, I’ll give you something rarer later.”
- Trading “poisoned” limiteds (items linked to hacked accounts).
- Fake admins claiming to “investigate” trades or RAP increases.
- How to avoid:
- Never go first in a trade.
- Double-check limiteds to make sure they aren’t poisoned.
- Remember: Roblox staff will never contact you on Discord or other third-party apps.
7. Malicious Chrome Extensions
- How it works: Some browser extensions steal your Roblox cookies, bypassing 2FA.
- How to avoid:
- Only install extensions from trusted sources.
- Beware of fake copies of real extensions.
- Remove anything you don’t fully trust.
8. Social Engineering
- How it works: Scammers pretend to be you and contact Roblox support, using personal info (email, phone, gift card codes) to trick support into giving them your account.
- How to avoid:
- Keep your personal info private.
- Use a dedicated email only for Roblox.
- Never share redeemed gift card codes — they can be used as proof against you.
Final Thoughts
Scammers are creative, but if you:
- Stay cautious,
- Keep your information private,
- And never trust “too good to be true” offers…
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