This can also happen with existing co-op mates suddenly destroying your island, taking your valuables, and then transferring them to one of their solo islands.The /coopadd command will invite the recipient to join your current island and they can then steal your stored items. If someone asks to join your co-op profile, unless you completely trust them, don't bother.Due to the recent ghost item block scam (see Fake Enchanted Diamond Block Scam), it is advised to accept payments in coins only.For example, with the quitting scam, a legitimate player would have simply given their items away rather than ask for bids or co-op invitations.There is no such thing as "free coins" or "free items," as the giver would usually not give away these items for free.If a deal seems too good to be true, it is probably a scam.Thus, it is recommended to check the Hypixel website once in a while to keep up with the newest balance changes.Īdhering to the following suggestions makes identifying and avoiding scams significantly easier. Prices for items fluctuate greatly and its worth may decrease when a new balance change is announced by Hypixel. Players should go on Auction House websites to check the real-time prices of a certain item. Please note that the prices listed in this page may be outdated.
Thus, it's best to know how to prevent scams in the first place. However, victims of scams will not have their items returned under any circumstances, even if Hypixel punishes the scammer. Players can be reported for attempted or successful scamming. Once a scammer has access to the victim's account, they can then steal all the victim's SkyBlock items, wipe progress on the victim's account on all servers, and steal the victim's account itself. Phishing scams are uncommon and may be difficult to detect. There are limited types of scams that take advantage of game mechanics, while scams that take advantage of players are extremely common and have many different methods. Types that take advantage of gameplay mechanics.These can be divided into three different categories: In Hypixel SkyBlock, there are multiple different types of scams to be wary of.
Scamming is the act of stealing money, items, or accounts from another player through deception or trickery. This page is not intended to encourage scamming, but rather help players avoid them by listing the most common methods. If you've been scammed or have seen a scammer, report them with a method listed here. This page/comments section is not for reporting scammers or accusing people.