You walk into the Trading Plaza with 25 million Gems. A seller offers you a Huge Robot. “Cosmic says it is worth 30M,” they tell you. “I am giving you a deal at 25M.” You check Cosmic on your phone. Cosmic says 18M. You show the seller. They say “that is outdated, the value went up yesterday.” They show you a screenshot of Cosmic from “last week” showing 28M. The screenshot is real. The value is not.

This is how information asymmetry works in the PS99 Trading Plaza. The seller knows the real value. You do not. The seller exploits this gap. You overpay. You walk away thinking you got a fair deal. You did not. The Huge Robot you bought for 25M is worth 18M. You just donated 7M Gems to a stranger.

This guide will teach you how to avoid the 7 most common trading scams in PS99, how to verify RAP values, and how to protect your valuable pets.

The 7 Most Common Scams

Scam 1: Fake Screenshots

Sellers show you a fake screenshot of a value platform showing a higher RAP than the actual value. They may edit the screenshot or use an outdated version of the platform.

How to Avoid: Verify RAP yourself on at least two independent platforms before any trade. Do not trust the seller’s screenshot.

Scam 2: Underpaying

Sellers offer you less than the actual RAP value of your pet. They may use a fake value platform or claim that your pet has a lower RAP than it actually does.

How to Avoid: Know the RAP value of your pet before any trade. Verify RAP on at least two independent platforms.

Scam 3: Overpaying

Sellers ask you to pay more than the actual RAP value of their pet. They may use a fake value platform or claim that their pet has a higher RAP than it actually does.

How to Avoid: Verify RAP on at least two independent platforms before any trade. Do not trust the seller’s claimed value.

Scam 4: Item Swapping

Sellers show you a valuable pet but swap it for a less valuable one before the trade is complete. They may use a laggy connection or a fast hand to trick you.

How to Avoid: Double-check the pet before accepting the trade. Look at the name, level, rarity, and stats.

Scam 5: Fake Traders

Sellers pretend to be someone else (e.g., a high-level player or a moderator) to gain your trust. They may use a fake name, fake avatar, or fake badge.

How to Avoid: Do not trust anyone who asks you to trade outside the Trading Plaza. Do not share personal information.

Scam 6: Gift Cards

Sellers ask you to pay with gift cards instead of Gems or Robux. Gift cards are not refundable and cannot be traced.

How to Avoid: Only pay with Gems or Robux through the Roblox trade system. Do not use gift cards.

Scam 7: Phishing

Sellers send you a link to a fake website that looks like Roblox. They ask you to log in to verify your account. Once you log in, they steal your password and your pets.

How to Avoid: Do not click on links from strangers. Only log in to Roblox through the official website.

How to Verify RAP Values

Platforms to Use

  1. Cosmic Values: The most widely used value platform
  2. 123Demands: The backup value platform
  3. PS99 Discord: The official PS99 Discord has a price-check channel

Verification Steps

  1. Check the value on at least two independent platforms
  2. Look for recent updates (values can change quickly)
  3. Check the comments section for any recent changes
  4. If two platforms agree within 10 percent, the RAP is stable and the trade is safe

How to Protect Your Pets

Secure Trading Tips

  1. Only trade in the Trading Plaza
  2. Only trade with trusted players
  3. Double-check the pet before accepting the trade
  4. Use a secure trade platform
  5. Do not share personal information

Recovery Tips

  1. If you are scammed, report it to Roblox support
  2. Provide as much information as possible (trade logs, screenshots, etc.)
  3. Roblox may be able to recover your pet

Conclusion

Trading in PS99 can be a fun and profitable experience, but it can also be dangerous. By learning the 7 most common scams, how to verify RAP values, and how to protect your valuable pets, you can avoid being scammed and make safe trades.

Remember: The golden rule of PS99 trading is never trust a seller’s claimed value. Verify RAP yourself on at least two independent platforms before agreeing to any trade.