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Scamming

Many players in U-E will try to scam you. This is NOT against the rules and staff will NOT be able to help you get your cash or items back.

Beware!

You need to be aware of the types of scams people use, and try to avoid being scammed.

There are many ways to avoid the scams, if you know what you are looking for.

Rules to live by

Some simple rules to follow will help you to keep your items and cash safe.

  • Never give anyone your account details to log in to ‘help’ you. You could lose your account.
  • Never send your cash to someone, who claims they can double it for you. They will steal your cash.
  • Never send items to a player if you are selling them even if they say they will pay you after, they may tell you their trade feature is broken, this is a scam. You will lose your items, the trade feature is a very safe way to trade.

Investment scams

Investment scams are used a lot. If you send your cash to someone to bank for you, be aware that they may steal your cash. It will be lost. You should learn to invest for yourself. Please be aware this type of scam is used in the bookie as well. Be knowledgeable there is never a 'sure thing' and they are using your money to bet in the bookies if they lose you will lose it all. If you want to place bets in the bookie you can and should do this from your own account.

Gang bank scam

Storing cash in someone's faction bank, could also be a way to be scammed. If they refuse to return your cash, it will be lost. It's always best to bank your money on your own account. The bank in the city can hold up to 150 thousand and VIP banks unlimited amount.