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Post by webkinzcollector on Apr 24, 2020 18:51:27 GMT -5
Hi everyone, just a quick psa regarding an attempted scam I encountered in the regular trading rooms. A blue hamster attempted a bait and switch on me today - at the last minute they very quickly swapped out their item for a plate of almonds and clicked trade hoping I would not notice in time. I spoke to someone more knowledgeable about this incident and they said that this player was likely using third party software to swap out the items based on how fast they were. All three of the items they presented to me at first were flashing very quickly so watch out for that as a warning sign.
Unfortunately I did not catch the first three letters of their username. Just be wary and do not press the trade button too quickly and you likely won't fall prey to this pathetic scam.
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Post by Newfie on Apr 24, 2020 19:11:12 GMT -5
That is such a terrible thing to do! What is wrong with people?! Sheesh!! That's just rotten! I haven't been to the trading rooms in a long time.
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Post by webkinzcollector on Apr 24, 2020 19:19:23 GMT -5
That is such a terrible thing to do! What is wrong with people?! Sheesh!! That's just rotten! I haven't been to the trading rooms in a long time. I don't blame you for not going. The trading rooms are exhausting. Unfortunately, it's how I'm catching up somewhat after my long hiatus. There are so many great holiday and click to win events that I missed out on. |
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Post by MommaBearLas on Apr 24, 2020 20:16:30 GMT -5
that has been going on for years. Someone got my son 10 years ago. This is why I do not do the trade rooms
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Post by Newfie on Apr 24, 2020 21:43:25 GMT -5
That is such a terrible thing to do! What is wrong with people?! Sheesh!! That's just rotten! I haven't been to the trading rooms in a long time. I don't blame you for not going. The trading rooms are exhausting. Unfortunately, it's how I'm catching up somewhat after my long hiatus. There are so many great holiday and click to win events that I missed out on. We have an RAK here.  Make a list. Send me a pm with a list. |
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Post by Cheffy101 on Apr 24, 2020 22:20:04 GMT -5
I don't blame you for not going. The trading rooms are exhausting. Unfortunately, it's how I'm catching up somewhat after my long hiatus. There are so many great holiday and click to win events that I missed out on. We have an RAK here. Make a list. Send me a pm with a list. Newfie, let me know if there are some items I can share with webkinzcollector, too. |
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Post by Cheffy101 on Apr 24, 2020 22:24:08 GMT -5
that has been going on for years. Someone got my son 10 years ago. This is why I do not do the trade rooms That is just so sad. I also don't do the trade rooms since I find it a little stressful. |
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Post by webkinzcollector on Apr 25, 2020 0:57:25 GMT -5
Thanks Newfie and Cheffy for your kind offers. Webkinz is much more enjoyable with a great community. that has been going on for years. Someone got my son 10 years ago. This is why I do not do the trade rooms Sorry to hear that. It's really unfortunate that children are the most vulnerable to these kinds of scams. Hopefully it didn't ruin the experience for him. |
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Post by Newfie on Apr 25, 2020 1:13:28 GMT -5
Thanks Newfie and Cheffy for your kind offers. Webkinz is much more enjoyable with a great community. I don't even know your WW id now, or I'd start sending. lol! We're probably still friends, I just don't remember since its been so long. |
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Post by webkinzcollector on Apr 25, 2020 19:15:41 GMT -5
Thanks Newfie and Cheffy for your kind offers. Webkinz is much more enjoyable with a great community. I don't even know your WW id now, or I'd start sending. lol! We're probably still friends, I just don't remember since its been so long. I see your username on my list so we are still added. I'm amazed at how many great items Ganz has added to webkinz over the years. A couple of the new themes in the wshop are estore worthy. |
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Post by webkinzgirl15 on Jul 26, 2021 0:18:22 GMT -5
I love the trading rooms. but I cant stand scammers.
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Post by Pawprint on Jul 26, 2021 10:05:53 GMT -5
Unless i've prearranged a trade before hand I don't use the trading rooms. Too much stress.
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Post by webkinzgirl15 on Jul 26, 2021 14:11:47 GMT -5
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Post by Pawprint on Jul 27, 2021 10:55:44 GMT -5
It's sad that its that way. |
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Make a list.
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