Summary

  • Avoid off-platform trades for follows or subscriptions to prevent potential phishing scams.
  • Be cautious of impersonation by fake NPCs or famous players offering exclusive deals.
  • Stay in-game - do not participate in contests, building services, or pet duplications that are not officially supported by Adopt Me!

Every day, the Adopt Me! Servers are filled with players looking for their next big score, legendary dream pet, or even just a decent deal. But with such a lively and ever-changing economy, not every trade ends with both sides smiling. Some trades in the game may seem harmless at first, but can become disastrous if players aren’t careful.

The real danger is that trades aren’t always obvious. They can look like friendly deals, contests, or promises of more to come — until a prized Neon or stacks of Bucks vanish, and all that’s left is regret. In Adopt Me!, the art of trading is as much about knowing what not to do as it is about landing a great deal. Every trade teaches a lesson: trust wisely, value what’s offered, and never forget that some players are deceiving and will turn simple transactions into costly mistakes.

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Roblox Adopt Me: Pets List

Players can collect a vast array of pets from Roblox's number one current game, Adopt Me!, in a variety of rarities and in several different ways.

8 Advertising & Social Media Trades

Don't Trade Your In-Game Pets for a Follow

Trade window - Adopt Me

Some trades don’t even happen in Adopt Me!’ S trade window; they start with a chat message promising rare pets for a quick Follow or Subscribe on social media. A player might announce, “Follow me on Instagram for a legendary pet!” Or drop a link in the chat to lure others off the game. In reality, there are two main outcomes. Either nothing arrives after the follow, or the link leads to something much worse.

At best, the only thing lost is time or a spot on someone’s follower list. At worst, clicking these links can lead to phishing pages where users are tricked into giving away login information. That’s why, for their own safety, players should ignore off-platform trade promises and keep all exchanges inside the official game environment.

7 Impersonation

Fake NPCs or Famous Players

Impersonation - Adopt Me!

Impersonation in Adopt Me! Is an old trick that still catches plenty of players. Here’s how it works: a trader copies the look and sometimes the name of a famous NPC (like Eggburt) or a well-known YouTuber, then promises rewards or exclusive trades for those who hand over pets or items. Sometimes, they’ll even claim to be game staff, threatening bans if a player doesn’t comply.

Players often get caught up in the excitement, especially if their favorite YouTuber or a legendary NPC appears to be offering an exclusive deal. But these “celebrities” are just regular traders in disguise, counting on trust and recognition to seal the deal.

6 Building Service

The Decorator Who Disappears With Your Deposit

Adopt Me!

Adopt Me! Lets players decorate and build their dream homes — but not everyone has the patience or skill to make a showstopper. That’s where the “builder-for-hire” trade comes in. Someone advertises themselves as a pro builder, offers to decorate a house for a fee (often Bucks or a rare pet), and promises stunning results.

After getting paid upfront, they either leave the server or remove their building permissions, doing none of the promised work. This trade usually targets those eager for a quick transformation — especially players without decorating experience. The loss stings, as not only are the Bucks or pets gone, but the house stays exactly the same.

5 Selling Pets for Bucks

Cash Registers and Unfulfilled Promises

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Earning Bucks in Adopt Me! Takes time, and the idea of using that currency to directly buy a dream pet is tempting for many players, especially those newer to the game. However, Adopt Me! Doesn’t actually allow direct trading of Bucks for pets or items.

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But still, some traders advertise pet sales for Bucks, usually through cash registers or lemonade stands. Then, they collect payment and vanish without delivering the pet. Players who bite end up with nothing to show for, and there’s no recourse, as the official trade system can’t enforce off-the-record deals.

4 Pet Duplication

The Impossible Trick That Only Makes Your Pet Disappear

Pet Duplication - Adopt Me!

Who wouldn’t want a second Neon or legendary? That’s exactly why the pet duplication trade is so tempting — and why it’s one of the most costly traps in Adopt Me!. A trader claims to have a secret method to “clone” pets, sometimes offering a demonstration with a common pet as proof. After convincing their target, they ask for a rare or valuable pet to duplicate.

The promised duplicate never materializes; instead, the trader simply leaves with the pet. It’s important to know that t here are no real duplication glitches or hacks in Adopt Me!. Anyone promising it is just angling for a quick score. The best defense is simple: no one can duplicate pets. If a player says they can, that’s a signal to walk away.

3 Cross-Trading Items

When Your Promised Robux Never Arrive

Trading in Adopt Me!

Cross-trading is one of the riskiest traps a player can walk into. This type of transaction involves trading Adopt Me! Items for things outside the game itself, such as Robux, real money, or rare items in other Roblox games. Besides being against the rules (and a quick ticket to a possible ban), cross-trading is impossible to guarantee.

Adopt Me! Doesn’t support these trades, and the official system can’t enforce off-platform promises. That’s why players who want to keep their inventory safe should never agree to trades that go outside the Adopt Me! System.

2 Fake Mini-Game or Contest

Pay-to-Play Games with No Prize

Pick a door - Adopt me!

Everyone loves a good contest or mini-game, but in Adopt Me!, unofficial games like “Pick a Door” or “Spin the Wheel” are often just clever ways for a trader to collect entry fees and never pay out. These “hosts” demand a pet or Bucks to play, then either declare that all participants have lost, or simply vanish after collecting the payments.

It’s easy to get caught up, especially when other players (sometimes accomplices or bots) act excited or claim to win big prizes. In reality, there’s rarely any intention of giving out what was promised. Players should always avoid paying to participate in contests or mini-games unless they’re officially run by Adopt Me!.

1 Multi-Trade Items

The Multi-Trade Disappearing Act

Multi-Trade Items  - Adopt Me!

The most notorious trade on Adopt Me! Is the classic multi-trade offer. Here’s the setup: a trader promises more items than fit in a single trade, maybe 20 pets for a single legendary. The first trade window is filled with low-value items, with a promise that the good stuff comes next.

As soon as the prized pet is handed over, the trader exits the server. No second trade, no extra items, just a shrinking inventory and a hard lesson learned. This deal catches even experienced traders, especially when the offer looks huge on paper. The warning is clear : if a trader promises more than the system allows in a single trade, it’s safer to decline or ask for a different arrangement.

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