Hi Chobots! We’ve noticed some issues in the community recently, and we’d like to help you out the best way we can.
In the past couple of weeks, we’ve been noticing a lot of users were being tricked, or scammed into giving up their items. Being that we allow trading I am going to explain on what you should do before you make a trade with another Chobots.net user.
First off, Trading on Chobots has been around since the gifting feature became available, users would go through their items and select an item that they would like to trade to obtain a different item of the same value from another user. Once the users have selected the items that they would like to offer up for trade, they’ll then select on who goes first. Now this is where a lot of users are going wrong, and are getting tricked. Remember trading is allowed; however, it is very risky to trade with a user with whom you cannot trust. Trust is a key factor when it comes to trading. If you cannot trust the user; please deny the trade no matter how good the offer is.
Now that you know how to seek out scammers, here’s how to prevent one from tricking you:
When a user asks you to trade make sure you find out what item they would like to trade first. Scammers will often beg you to go first, once you notice the user asking you to go first before you can finalize the trade instantly deny, all they want to do is take your item. Scammers will also introduce perks within the trade for an example, “If you go first I’ll buy you citizenship,” this is against the rules, and you should instantly report them for attempting to bribe you to access your account. Please remember to obtain proof (screenshots are acceptable) so we can review the situation and deal with the offending user. Always keep your password to yourself, do not share it with anyone. If you’re willing to trade but cannot trust the user, seek help from the community. The community users will let you know on if that user is trustable or not.
If you are worried about going first, don’t do it. Always go with your gut instinct, if you feel as if the user will scam you do not proceed with the trade. Kindly ask the user to go first, if he/she declines no worries, at least you get to keep your item and adventure on to finding a better offer for your item that you wish to trade.
We are going to be introducing a trading feature allowing citizens to trade safely and not having to worry about losing their item to a scammer in the near future. Until then, please be aware of the users you wish to trade with. We’d also would like to inform you that we as Chobots staff members cannot do anything about a trade gone wrong, we clearly state it in the rules that if you’re going to trade it is at your own risk. Please avoid emailing the support team about a trade attempt gone wrong being that have tons of other emails to respond to. Below is the official rule on trading, be sure to re-read it to avoid any confusion on trading.
You can read the Chobots Rules by clicking here.
Lastly, we've created a new section on the Chobots Forum where users can list items they'd like to get and item's they'd be willing to trade. Users are free to post any kinds of offers they'd like, but please remember to make fair deals, otherwise users may not want to trade with you anymore!
If you have any questions regarding anything on this post, feel free to comment and a fellow Chobots player or staff member will respond soon :)
Have a great day,
Chobots Team
In the past couple of weeks, we’ve been noticing a lot of users were being tricked, or scammed into giving up their items. Being that we allow trading I am going to explain on what you should do before you make a trade with another Chobots.net user.
First off, Trading on Chobots has been around since the gifting feature became available, users would go through their items and select an item that they would like to trade to obtain a different item of the same value from another user. Once the users have selected the items that they would like to offer up for trade, they’ll then select on who goes first. Now this is where a lot of users are going wrong, and are getting tricked. Remember trading is allowed; however, it is very risky to trade with a user with whom you cannot trust. Trust is a key factor when it comes to trading. If you cannot trust the user; please deny the trade no matter how good the offer is.
Now that you know how to seek out scammers, here’s how to prevent one from tricking you:
When a user asks you to trade make sure you find out what item they would like to trade first. Scammers will often beg you to go first, once you notice the user asking you to go first before you can finalize the trade instantly deny, all they want to do is take your item. Scammers will also introduce perks within the trade for an example, “If you go first I’ll buy you citizenship,” this is against the rules, and you should instantly report them for attempting to bribe you to access your account. Please remember to obtain proof (screenshots are acceptable) so we can review the situation and deal with the offending user. Always keep your password to yourself, do not share it with anyone. If you’re willing to trade but cannot trust the user, seek help from the community. The community users will let you know on if that user is trustable or not.
If you are worried about going first, don’t do it. Always go with your gut instinct, if you feel as if the user will scam you do not proceed with the trade. Kindly ask the user to go first, if he/she declines no worries, at least you get to keep your item and adventure on to finding a better offer for your item that you wish to trade.
We are going to be introducing a trading feature allowing citizens to trade safely and not having to worry about losing their item to a scammer in the near future. Until then, please be aware of the users you wish to trade with. We’d also would like to inform you that we as Chobots staff members cannot do anything about a trade gone wrong, we clearly state it in the rules that if you’re going to trade it is at your own risk. Please avoid emailing the support team about a trade attempt gone wrong being that have tons of other emails to respond to. Below is the official rule on trading, be sure to re-read it to avoid any confusion on trading.
Gifting: Chobots currently offers exclusive Citizens the ability to gift. Gifting is meant to be used responsibly. "Gift for Gift" (trading one item for another) is allowed, but the Chobots Team will not be held accountable if you or another Chobot has been scammed. You take full responsibility of where and to who you send your items. Be careful!
You can read the Chobots Rules by clicking here.
Lastly, we've created a new section on the Chobots Forum where users can list items they'd like to get and item's they'd be willing to trade. Users are free to post any kinds of offers they'd like, but please remember to make fair deals, otherwise users may not want to trade with you anymore!
If you have any questions regarding anything on this post, feel free to comment and a fellow Chobots player or staff member will respond soon :)
Have a great day,
Chobots Team
I think it's great that Chobots has finally made a guide for younger (and older!) users
ReplyDeleteI usually see scammers asking the less dressed and not so punctuated English users for gift for gift.
In one case I over-saw was extremley unfair and I give my heart out to that person who winningly agreed the deal.
PLEASE STAY SAFE !
Eppling
Wow thanks for this guide on trading its super helpful! I will be sure to trade with people I can really trust [Agents,Friends].
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