Roblox has over 200 million monthly users. That's a lot of potential targets, and scammers know it. The game mainly caters to a young audience, which makes exploitation easier. Add in a virtual economy built around Robux and tradeable items, and you have real financial incentives for bad actors.
Most scams want the same things: your login credentials, your Robux, your limited items, or your personal information. Here's how they get them... And more importantly, what you can do to avoid getting scammed.
Free Robux Scams
The most common scam on Roblox promises free Robux. These offers show up everywhere—on YouTube, fake websites, and in-game messages. The details might change, but the scam is always the same.
Fake generator websites are the classic version. You enter your username, select how much Robux you want, and watch fake loading bars pretend to connect to Roblox servers. Eventually you're asked to complete a survey to "verify you're human." Those surveys harvest your personal data and generate ad revenue. You get nothing.
The more dangerous versions use phishing. They send you to fake login pages that look exactly like the real Roblox site. You type in your username and password, and your login information gets sent to the scammer. The scammer will then quickly try to empty your account values.
YouTube livestream scams play looped footage of someone supposedly giving away Robux. They ask you to comment with your username or click a description link. Watch long enough and you'll see the same clip repeat.
There's no legitimate way to get free Robux outside Roblox's official methods. Anyone promising it is lying. No exceptions.
Phishing and Account Theft
Phishing is the arguably the worst type of scam because you may lose access to your account entirely.
Cookie theft has become particularly common. When you log into Roblox, your browser stores a token called a .ROBLOSECURITY cookie. This authenticates your session. If a scammer gets it, they're in your account. No password needed.
They trick you into revealing this cookie through fake links. Someone sends you a URL claiming to show your avatar in high quality or promising exclusive items. The page asks you to open your browser's developer tools and paste code into the console. That code grabs your cookie and sends it to the scammer.
HAR file scams work similarly. A scammer contacts you on Discord, asking for help with audio or claiming they want your avatar in their game. They walk you through creating a HAR file from your browser. That file contains all your session data, cookies included. You send it, they steal your account.
Email phishing impersonates official Roblox communications. You get a message about account problems or prize winnings. The link looks like Roblox but isn't. Real Roblox emails always come from @roblox.com addresses, nothing else.
Some scammers pretend to be Roblox staff and send messages saying your account is in trouble or will be deleted unless you act quickly. They want you to panic and not think things through. Real Roblox staff never contact players through direct messages or Discord. Official messages only come through the Roblox website.
Trading and Deal Scams
Roblox has an official trading system for limited items. Scammers exploit it and unofficial arrangements to steal valuable stuff.
In games like Adopt Me and Murder Mystery 2, scammers might offer to trade a rare item for something cheap. They cancel the trade at the last moment and quickly suggest a new trade with the items switched. If you’re not careful, you might accept and lose your valuable item.
Trust trades are another problem. Someone promises to give you something rare if you trade your item first. You do it, they leave. Roblox can't reverse these because the official system wasn't used.
Cross-trading involves deals across different games or platforms. Someone might offer Robux for items in another game or promise real money through payment apps. There’s no way to enforce these deals, so scammers often just take your items and disappear.
Limited item scams target players looking for deals on expensive accessories. The scammer says they have a cheap version that looks just like a valuable limited item and shows fake screenshots as proof. You buy a game pass, and they promise to send the item later, but it never arrives because it doesn’t exist.
Fake Games and Developer Products
Scammers create experiences within Roblox to trick players. These games often rank high by using popular keywords and botting player counts.
Password farming games show a GUI asking you to "verify your account" with your username and password. The interface looks official, but it's not. Everything you enter goes to the scammer. No legitimate Roblox game ever needs your password.
Fake game passes bait you with access to admin commands or special abilities. You buy them and discover they give you almost nothing, or only work on yourself. These scams flood copy-pasted obby and tycoon games.
Bait and switch games use images and descriptions that look like popular games. When you join, you’re sent to a plain game instead. The scammer earns premium payouts just for your time spent there.
Some scams hide purchase buttons behind fast clicking games. You’re told to click quickly to win a prize, but an invisible buy button pops up where you’re clicking. You might buy something by accident. Roblox has fixed many of these scams, but new ones still show up.
If You've Been Scammed
If your account is compromised, act quickly. Change your password right away to something strong and unique. Use the secure logout option in your settings to end any old sessions. Turn on two-step verification if you haven’t already.
If you downloaded any suspicious files, uninstall them completely and run a full antivirus scan. Windows Security is a good option, or you can use free programs like Malwarebytes.
Roblox can restore your account once if it was compromised within the last 30 days. Contact their support team through the official website and provide details. They may be able to return stolen items and Robux. For fake game pass scams, you can ask for a refund, but results vary. Trades made outside official systems can’t be undone.
Staying Safe
If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. No one gives away free Robux, and no website can generate currency. Real Roblox staff will not contact you on Discord or threaten to delete your account.
Protect your account by using a strong, unique password. Make sure your email is verified and up to date. Set an account PIN and turn on two-step verification.
Don’t run code in your browser console or share HAR files or browser data with anyone. Only enter your password on the official Roblox website or app. The real URLs are https://www.roblox.com or https://web.roblox.com.
Always use official features for trading. Avoid deals that require trust. If someone wants you to go first, it’s best to walk away.
Be careful with Discord invites from strangers. Scammers move conversations off Roblox where they can share links and files more easily.
If you see anything suspicious, use the Report Abuse feature. Reports are anonymous and helps keep everyone safe.
If you’re a parent, it’s always a good idea to talk to your kid about online safety. This goes for Roblox as with anything else. A lot of people online have bad intentions. Adjust privacy settings to limit who can message younger players.
Roblox is fun when you play it safely. Knowing about these scams helps you spot threats before they cause problems. Stay alert and informed. Real success on Roblox comes from playing and creating, not from shortcuts that promise easy rewards.
