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MSP is generally a really awesome place, but there are some users you have to watch out for. Here are some examples of scamming on MSP.
 
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In MovieStarPlanet, the term "'''scammers'''" (or "hackers" to some) represents a user who uses a variety of techniques to try and steal a player's items, clothes, diamonds, StarCoins, and in some cases, their account.
   
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If a player feels like they're being targeted by one of these users, they should block the user and report them if they’ve been very clear about their intentions.
=="HACKERS"==
 
MovieStarPlanet is known for having "hackers", users who trick others into giving them their account information in order to break into their account. Many users say that their accounts have been hacked into with illegal cheating. Most of the time, users who claim to have been hacked are looking for attention.  Famous "hackers" include: The Dolly, Anonymous, Grim Reaper, LUCKYRED, and many more. These "hackers" are known as "Anti-Moviestars" Because they are everything that a moviestar is not.
 
   
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==Scamming Tactics==
How To Avoid Being "Hacked":
 
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*Don't tell anyone your account information. If you tell people your password, it is very easy for them to get into your account. If anybody on MSP asks for your password, report and block that person.
 
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The following lists will explain some of the tactics used by scammers. Please be careful and do your best to avoid them at all costs.
*If you see a famous "hacker" in a chat room, DO NOT try to socialize/befriend them. I suggest you block them to avoid any nuecence.
 
*If someone claims to be a "hacker", simply block that person, and do not come in any social contact with them. If you try to report them, your report can be seen as fake by a Moderator, and you can be banned if this happens more than once.
 
There are a plethora of fake "hackers" in the chatrooms. These users create accounts, and try to scare others by pretending to be a famous "hacker". Don't be afraid of these users, as they cannot get into your account. Simply either ignore, or block them. Do NOT report them
 
   
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==='''Account Stealing Tactics'''===
=="I LOST ALL MY ITEMS! HELP ME BY GIVING ME AN AUTO OR WISHY!"==
 
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Sometimes, scammers will go as far as to try and take your account. They do this by pretending to be an MSP staff member and asking you to set or change the e-mail linked to your account to something else. They might also try to get you to change your password to one they give you. '''Do not believe someone when they claim to be a staff member!''' Real MovieStarPlanet staff will have a "MODERATOR" badge across their avatar on their profile when you click on them. Hackers/scammers may also message players and say that they are giving away free VIP and in order to activate the VIP, they need your password to log onto your account. In most cases, the hacker/scammer will send items to themselves or change the account's password, therefore locking the original owner out. If they say no if you ask them to get you a VIP Certificate code instead, they are almost certainly a scammer. Another tactic scammers use is pretending to be nice. They will always talk to you, compliment you, or like your stuff to the point where you trust them. Then, they will steal your account because you trusted them. Don't trust anyone when they ask you to change your password/email, or to give it to them.
Some users pretend to have "lost" their fame or items and will ask others to help them by giving them an autograph or giving them a gift. Don't fall for this! Usaully, this is NOT true and the people asking you for "help" really just want to scam you. You cannot lose fame on Movie Star Planet and it is very rare that a hacker will steal somebody's items. If somebody claims to have lost their fame or items or if they say they have been hacked at a high level and they ask for an autograph, wishy or anything else they are usually lying.
 
   
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=="IF YOU GIVE ME AN AUTOGRAPH OR WL I CAN GIVE YOU ONE!"==
 
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Don't trust people who say this. They are normally lying and will not give you an auto, greet or WL if you give them one. (But as MSP is getting older, more and more people can be trustworthy. Make sure you really know a person before giving them just anything. Ask them to explain and then decide for yourself what is right.)
 
   
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==='''Items/StarCoins Stealing Tactics'''===
==WHERE DO YOU LIVE? WHAT'S YOUR FULL NAME? WHAT'S YOUR PHONE NUMBER?==
 
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Scams for stealing StarCoins and items are more common than scams for stealing accounts. Typically, the item scammers will offer to trade wishlist gifts or to watch your movies if you give them a wishlist gift first. '''Do not do this unless you personally know who you are talking to!''' It is likely that whoever is trying to bargain with you is going to end up scamming you, as they will block you after you give them your side of the deal before they can fulfill theirs.
People who ask you for personal information are dangerous. Don't EVER give out this kind of stuff ANYWHERE online. If a user on MSP asks for your name, school, town, adress or wants you to do something inappropriate, BLOCK THEM.
 
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There isn't much one can do when a player does this because MSP doesn't have a solid, clear rule against it.
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You should always use the "trade" option with the user that is trying to gift you back and forth. If they say no, they are probably a scammer.
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=== '''Scam Sites''' ===
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The scam sites for MovieStarPlanet are those that "promise" to give the users free StarCoins, Diamonds, rares, and VIP. Generator scam sites are very common and ask users to download an unknown software onto their computers for said rewards. Sometimes they ask you to do a "quick" survey when you do this (which never ends), as it makes money for the scam site. In many rare generators, they ask you for your username and password, so they can have access to your account.
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'''Do not ever download any software from these sites.'''
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These downloads carry viruses that are used to steal personal data from you (such as passwords, emails, or bank information) or damage the computer's hard drive. Most of the time, if you have a decent virus protection software activated, it will block the download or isolate it for you to review.
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There are also websites that just plainly ask for usernames and passwords. To be extra sneaky, they will tell players to change or set emails to their "company" email to receive VIP or items. Some of them ask users to do a survey. Never trust these surveys as some of these surveys ask for your phone number, email, your first, last name, and address, which can be unsafe.
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Most of the time, websites like these are run by other users attempting to steal other users' accounts.
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Like MSP stresses all the time, never '''ever''' give someone your password unless it is a parent, guardian, or someone else you are 100% sure that you can trust with it.
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So remember: '''If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.'''
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==Hackers/Hacking Groups==
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Often times, players mistake "hacking" with "scamming", which has caused many of them to feel unsafe and that their account could be easily taken at any time. Certain scammers have taken advantage of these fears and created fake people and/or groups to scare the community. Some of these scammers even go as far as to scam the player from another account while taunting them with a "hacker" account. In addition to this, many players have pretended to be hacked by these people or groups in order to gain attention or sympathy, thus making them seem more legit.

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In MovieStarPlanet, the term "scammers" (or "hackers" to some) represents a user who uses a variety of techniques to try and steal a player's items, clothes, diamonds, StarCoins, and in some cases, their account.

If a player feels like they're being targeted by one of these users, they should block the user and report them if they’ve been very clear about their intentions.

Scamming Tactics

The following lists will explain some of the tactics used by scammers. Please be careful and do your best to avoid them at all costs.

Account Stealing Tactics

Sometimes, scammers will go as far as to try and take your account. They do this by pretending to be an MSP staff member and asking you to set or change the e-mail linked to your account to something else. They might also try to get you to change your password to one they give you. Do not believe someone when they claim to be a staff member! Real MovieStarPlanet staff will have a "MODERATOR" badge across their avatar on their profile when you click on them. Hackers/scammers may also message players and say that they are giving away free VIP and in order to activate the VIP, they need your password to log onto your account. In most cases, the hacker/scammer will send items to themselves or change the account's password, therefore locking the original owner out. If they say no if you ask them to get you a VIP Certificate code instead, they are almost certainly a scammer. Another tactic scammers use is pretending to be nice. They will always talk to you, compliment you, or like your stuff to the point where you trust them. Then, they will steal your account because you trusted them. Don't trust anyone when they ask you to change your password/email, or to give it to them.

If someone tries to tell you to change your password or email, report and block them. If the situation is continuous or threatening, you should contact MSP.

Items/StarCoins Stealing Tactics

Scams for stealing StarCoins and items are more common than scams for stealing accounts. Typically, the item scammers will offer to trade wishlist gifts or to watch your movies if you give them a wishlist gift first. Do not do this unless you personally know who you are talking to! It is likely that whoever is trying to bargain with you is going to end up scamming you, as they will block you after you give them your side of the deal before they can fulfill theirs.

There isn't much one can do when a player does this because MSP doesn't have a solid, clear rule against it.

You should always use the "trade" option with the user that is trying to gift you back and forth. If they say no, they are probably a scammer.

Scam Sites

The scam sites for MovieStarPlanet are those that "promise" to give the users free StarCoins, Diamonds, rares, and VIP. Generator scam sites are very common and ask users to download an unknown software onto their computers for said rewards. Sometimes they ask you to do a "quick" survey when you do this (which never ends), as it makes money for the scam site. In many rare generators, they ask you for your username and password, so they can have access to your account.

Do not ever download any software from these sites.

These downloads carry viruses that are used to steal personal data from you (such as passwords, emails, or bank information) or damage the computer's hard drive. Most of the time, if you have a decent virus protection software activated, it will block the download or isolate it for you to review.

There are also websites that just plainly ask for usernames and passwords. To be extra sneaky, they will tell players to change or set emails to their "company" email to receive VIP or items. Some of them ask users to do a survey. Never trust these surveys as some of these surveys ask for your phone number, email, your first, last name, and address, which can be unsafe.

Most of the time, websites like these are run by other users attempting to steal other users' accounts.

Like MSP stresses all the time, never ever give someone your password unless it is a parent, guardian, or someone else you are 100% sure that you can trust with it.

So remember: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Hackers/Hacking Groups

Often times, players mistake "hacking" with "scamming", which has caused many of them to feel unsafe and that their account could be easily taken at any time. Certain scammers have taken advantage of these fears and created fake people and/or groups to scare the community. Some of these scammers even go as far as to scam the player from another account while taunting them with a "hacker" account. In addition to this, many players have pretended to be hacked by these people or groups in order to gain attention or sympathy, thus making them seem more legit.