How to Trade Safely in Adopt Me (2026 Guide)
January 15, 2026
Trading in Adopt Me is one of the most fun parts of the game — but it's also where almost every Roblox scam and hack attempt happens. Here's how to keep your pets, your account, and your sanity safe in 2026.
Always trust the trade window Never accept a trade based on a promise. If the pets aren't in the trade window, they don't exist. The number-one Adopt Me scam is still "I'll send you the rest after you accept" — and it works every single day on new players. If someone won't put it in the window, they're scamming you.
Watch out for hackers and fake "free pet" links The most dangerous scams aren't in-game — they're the ones that try to steal your whole Roblox account. Common Adopt Me hacks to watch for: - **Fake "free Neon" or "pet generator" websites** asking for your Roblox password or cookie. They will drain your account in minutes. - **Discord DMs from "Adopt Me staff"** offering free pets if you log in on a link. Real Roblox or Adopt Me staff will never DM you. - **Browser extensions** claiming to show pet values or auto-trade. Many are credential stealers. - **"Condo" or private game links** that try to redirect you to phishing pages.
Rule of thumb: if a site asks for your password, your .ROBLOSECURITY cookie, or wants you to "verify" your account, it's a hack attempt. Close the tab.