River Scam Watch

Scammers are all over Jamaa, and especially Aldan. 

In short, scammers steal items from other jammers, using different tricks and methods.

Sadly, scammers always will be in Jamaa, but it does not mean we can't stop them! Read on to find out about the different methods and tricks they use, and tips on how to avoid them.

Types of scamming

Method 1: Send me ___ and i'll send you back a ___!

This is the most common method of scamming used, and is unfortunately effective towards unsuspecting jammers. :c

Usually, something along the lines of "Send me a worn and i'll send you back a rare spike!" will be said, but most jammers use a more effective way where they first say "come to my den for a bow and arrow" or another rare, etc. Then, after the jammer goes to it's den, he/she says "Send me things, best gift will get the bow and arrow!" Some will add "If you don't, win your items will be given back!" Which is, usually, and sadly a lie. DX

So remember, if there's ANYTHING involving sending, then don't get involved in it because they're usually scamming. That's why the trade system was invented! ^-^

But, scammers have inventing another way of scamming.. with trade!

It's usually "Trade me founders hat for necklace and i will send you spike!"

So, don't trade unless you can trade for the actual item!

 

Method 2: I decline everything!

In my opinion, this is actually a stupid way of scamming. :I

Usually, jammers are like: O rlly? And then end up trading something super rare to challenge them, aand bam! They accept.

Method 3: "Flash" trading

Anyone saw someone advertising flash trading at their den? I have. Tons of times.

It's like normal trading, but the trick is, that they have to trade something rare for a necklace, and before the other person can accept, the jammer trading the rare item has to decline. Because of this, AJHQ has programmed the "accept" button to appear after a few seconds, but who knows? AJ could still glitch out and then suddenly, you traded a non-rare headdress for a common nonmember necklace.

Method 4: I work at AJHQ

This is a rarer, but still a common and extremely effective scamming method. Scammers will act super nice to victims at first, then tell them they work at AJHQ and then kindly ask them if they would be able to send [Insert rare item here] because there's a bug related to the item, and they need to fix it.

Okay, first of all if they where a member of AJHQ they would have a special name tag or something, right? And also, it's their OWN game, why would they need a jammer to send them an item? 

A few scammers also scare victims saying: "SEND ME A RARE HEADDRESS OR MY DAD WILL BAN YOU CUZ HE WORKS AT AJHQ" 

Okay, why would an AJHQ worker ban someone for not sending an item? :I

Method 5: Can i borrow your ___?

This is quite rare, but sometimes happens. A jammer, maybe even your buddy will ask: "Can i borrow your worn? I promise i will give it back!"

If you do trust them, then they'll usually log out and never give you back the item. Even if it's your buddy, just don't do this.

Method 6: Send me items

 A jammer will say, "Send me items, im poor!" or, "send me items, i will wear them!"

So basically, they're just giving a reason on why you should send them an item.

This isn't actual scamming, but don't give them rares, or your favorite items. You might regret it later.

Method 7: Other websites
Sometimes, scammers do their scamming outside of the game. They create websites that claim to give free rares, only if you give them their password and username. I actually tested one of these websites on one of my storage accounts, and after a few hours the account was suspended. Also, don't test the websites on storage accounts like i did, since they may get to your email and also hack your MAIN account. (thankfully, it didn't happen to me)

Method 8: Best Trade wins!
This is similar to "i decline everything!" So basically, a jammer usually says, "best trade wins a rare!"
Usually, you trade for an unrare item such as a nonmember necklace, and the scammer claims that if the trade is good enough, you'll get a rare. This doesn't happen, and usually the scammer accepts your headdress for a nonmember necklace and runs off without giving the rare.

Method 9: Claiming that a normal item is rare.
This is especially used on tiaras, many jammers buy similar items from the stores and claim they are beta. Note that beta tiaras are EXTREMELY rare. If you know a similar, non-rare item, then please check the stores and examine the item carefully. If the item is not in stores, or you can't tell the difference it might be better not to trade altogether since it's very risky.

If you spot a scammer

1. Report. Even though you might feel like it does nothing, AJHQ checks the chat of every player before banning them. 

2. Warn other jammers. You don't want other jammers getting scammed, so make sure you point out that she/he is a scammer, or warn others. 

3. If it gets serious and repeative, contact AJHQ. However, be warned that AJHQ will not give back any items if you have been scammed.

Examples of scammers

Example of a jammer using the "send me items" method.

A jammer advertising flash trading.

Enchanted was another arctic wolf on the left. This is a different method, but you don't know if he'll actually give you the spike. If you cannot trade directly for an item, then never trust these types of methods.

A jammer using the "AJHQ' method. Which AJHQ worker would ban a player just because they didn't send items? None.

The Movement

Scammers are everywhere, and no one deserves to have their hard-earned items stolen away from them.

However, you can help, by being part of the River Scam Watch. (RSW)

If you decide to be part of this movement, then you must . .

1. Stop scammers before they do any damage.

2. Must have never scammed. If you have been a scammer before, but you have decided to stop right now, you can be part of the movement as long as you have not scammed for at least 3 months.

3. Report all scamming incidents in the comments with detail.

To join the movement, all you have to do is comment your AJ username and whether if you have scammed or at least not scammed for 3 months.

** There are two ranks - "Scam watcher" and "Scam Catcher." Scam Catcher is the highest rank and members who have this rank are underlined in bold. **

Members of the RSW:

DinozWisdom

Purrclaws

laslo289

SwirlShine

Pengy01

Happyslap

Katherinez

Rooney625

Kittenlover00

Smart06703

Chococat525

imanepicgal

Scammers to watch out for

LegendarySoda

Method used: Method 2. (i decline everything), Method 3 (flash trading)

Danger level: Very Dangerous

Eagleswag

Method used: Multiple, has been caught scamming 6 times.

Danger level: Very Dangerous

StarWolves

Method used: A form of method 8 (best trade wins)

Danger level: Dangerous

Amberc26

Method used: A different form of method 6. (send me items)

Danger level: Very Suspicious

Voicedhook

Method used: Other

Danger level: Very Suspicious

Chea098

Method used: A different form of method 1 

Danger level: Very Suspicious

Sillybeast072

Method used: Method 6 (send me items) 

Danger level: Very Suspicious

Austingaga

Method used: Method 2 (i decline everything!)

Danger level: Very Suspicious

Arctic7

Method used: Method 8 (best gift wins)

Danger level: Very Suspicious

Polar8
Method used: Method 9. (claiming that a nonrare item is rare) Please note that it is unknown if this jammer is fully guilty of the scam.
Danger level: Suspicious

Statistics
Total Scammers caught: 14

If you stop a scammer from scamming, let me know in the comments. Our goal is to get at least 100 scammers caught. Remember to follow all these rules to catch and avoid scammers.

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