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| − | MovieStarPlanet 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. |
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| − | MovieStarPlanet is known for having hackers all over. There are all kind of hackers. But some of them are very serious, because not only do they hack into your account but also your computer. If they can hack into your computer then they can find out about your life by looking through your files and logging into other inter accounts that you have left open. Hackers on MSP are on every server, but some servers have more hackers than others. |
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| + | ==Scamming Tactics== |
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| − | ==Dealing With Hackers== |
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| − | If you see a hacker in a chatroom, leave. Don't try saying "Hi" or try to start a conversation with them, just leave. If you go to several other chatrooms and they're still there block them then log off. Don't go on for about 5 minutes, it will give your account some time to refresh it self. After that then log back on. If you see any thing suspicious then complain to the MSP staff. If you don't have an email then tell your parents about what has been happening, then ask them if they could contact MovieStarPlanet staff. You'll know a hacker when you see one. |
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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. |
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| + | ==='''Account Stealing Tactics'''=== |
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| − | =="I lost all my items!" |
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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. |
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| − | 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! Usually, this isn't true and the people asking you for "help" really just want to scam you. It's impossible to lose fame and very rarely will a hacker 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. Only a couple people actually tell the truth. |
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| + | 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.<!-- Please contact me(SnowGem) if you're in need of help with structuring this section. --> |
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| − | =="If you give me a wishy or greet I will give you one!"== |
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| − | Don't trust people who say this. Usually, they're lying and will not give you an auto, greet or WL if you give them one. |
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| + | ==='''Items/StarCoins Stealing Tactics'''=== |
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| − | ==Where do you live? 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. |
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| − | People who ask you for personal information are dangerous. Don't EVER give out this kind of information ANYWHERE online. If a user on MSP asks for your name, school, town, address or wants you to do something inappropriate, block them. You don't want to end up having something dangerous happen, like a kidnapping. |
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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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| − | [[File:Dolly!.png|thumb|"The Dolly"'s Old Account]][[File:Msp_grim.jpg|thumb|the grim. :o |
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| − | ]][[File:Msp_Anonymous_10.jpg|thumb]][[File:Thefreak101_after_being_hacked.jpg|thumb|Thefreak101]]</p> |
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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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| + | 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.