You love Roblox, and you've started dreaming about what you could do with extra Robux on your favorite game. You just need to find out how to get free Robux. You start seeing advertisements both online and in-game offering free Robux, and that's how it all begins.

Sadly, Robux isn't and never will be free. But this won't stop people from trying to dupe you with the promise of free Robux. So, in this article, we'll explore everything you need to know about Roblox and Robux and how to protect yourself against the common scams.

What Is Roblox?

Roblox is an MMO (massively multiplayer online) and game-making platform. With its many online players, Roblox's users can both play and create their own games. In short, its a collection of online game worlds created by its players.

What Is Robux and How Do You Get It?

Robux is Roblox's paid currency that works across all its hosted games. What its users purchase with it depends on the game. But its largely used to unlock optional content (clothing for an in-game avatar, pets, or helpful items).

Just think of Robux as the way Roblox tricks you into spending money. Roblox isn't alone in this, as there are lots of ways video games trick you into spending money.

To get Robux, you can either buy it directly from Roblox.com, or obtain it indirectly by purchasing a Roblox Premium membership. Roblox Premium gives you the following ways to obtain Robux additionally:

  • When purchasing Robux, you get 10 percent more than normal.
  • You get a monthly Robux allowance.
  • You can participate in Roblox's economy, so you can sell items for Robux.

Pay Attention to Robux's Appearance

Robux is a paid-for currency, and is not available for free.

To arm yourself against scams, it always helps to become familiar with the appearance of your in-game currency. Presently, Robux has a purchase indicator that looks like a hex nut.

robux in-game store transaction

Before you go to exchange your Robux for any purchase, look for that golden hexagon. You should always see that familiar hex nut regardless of the store's set-up. If you don't see it, it's an indicator that you should back out.

traditional robux store exchange screen

Scammer Warning Signs

Not all scammers will act the same online. However, you can watch out for these generic warning signs. As Roblox's scammers tend to target its teenage player base, they'll go for quick, over-the-top attention grabs.

Be on the lookout for these warning signs:

  • Lots of typos.
  • Suspicious sounding descriptions (i.e. Robux Generator Gives 1,000,000 Robux).
  • Flashy text usage in-chat (***FREE ROBUX IN ONE MINUTE***).

Common Robux Scams

robux scams warning

When it comes to Robux scams, they aren't wildly different from other online game scams. They prey on the player's desires for free stuff and use it to exploit you. If you keep in mind that Robux is never free, you'll always stay one step ahead of the scammers.

Regardless, it helps to know each scam type works to arm yourself just in case.

1. Robux Generators

When it comes to Robux generators, these are the major scam threats. You'll encounter them most often via clickbait YouTube videos promising an unrealistic pay-off. If you look up "free Robux hack" or "how to get free Robux" you're going to run into these videos trying to legitimize these fake Robux generators.

Typically, they promise an instantaneous and large sum of Robux. It seems suspicious, but the suggested easiness of them lures people in regardless. You just have to download a file or use a site at first.

But it turns out that the generator needs your login credentials to send out the Robux. After using the Robux generator, you log in expecting to see the promised amount of Robux. But once you put your account info into these, you either lose your account or worse.

Don't fall for this scam! Neither currency generators nor hacks can bypass the paid Robux model.

2. Player Trading Scams

Player trading scams primarily when Robux or item trades occur outside their official methods. Common scam scenarios of this type include:

  • Trading Robux or items for accounts or real-world money.
  • Letting another player borrow your items temporarily.
  • Trading Robux or items for a promised return later on.
  • Lending your account out for another player to sell or trade items for you.
  • Lending your account out for another player to create a game via your account.

If someone is offering you a deal that seems too one-sided, assume they're trying to scam you. To avoid this kind of scenario, you can sometimes turn off trading or chat within the settings. If you don't have that option, you can always disable chat and messages by enabling account restrictions.

roblox account restrictions

To turn on account restrictions, do the following:

  1. Go to Roblox's homepage.
  2. Log into your Roblox account.
  3. In the upper-right hand corner, click the gear icon.
  4. Select Settings.
  5. On the left side, select Security.
  6. Scroll to the bottom and look for Account Restrictions.
  7. Enable Account Restrictions by pressing the toggle switch button.

3. Exploits, Cheats, and Malware

Exploits and cheats function very similarly to Robux generator scams. They try to get you to download some type of malware usually. The malware will then steal your personal information via phishing or keylogging measures.

If anyone is trying to get you out of the game to a third-party site, view it with suspicion. If it is for the promise of easy Robux, avoid it altogether. Trying to take advantage of an exploit is never worth it.

You could easily end up losing your Roblox account when you should have been protecting yourself against keyloggers.

4. Buying and Selling Games

The purpose of Roblox is that you can access free user-created games. So you should never ever see anyone buying or selling games online. If you see this behavior, avoid them to safeguard your items and account.

There aren't any games that are only accessible by paying Robux. Even if they promise to make a game via your account, do not give out your personal information.

5. Pretending to Be an Administrator

No Roblox administrators will ever attempt to ask for your personal information in-game. If the alleged Roblox admin asks this, check the player's badges on their profile. The proper badge looks like a gray shield with a red Roblox block in the very middle.

If you don't see that badge, they aren't administrators. So, with a glance, it doesn't take long to debunk this scam.

Free Robux Hacks Don't Exist

Just remember that Robux exists as a paid-for currency. Anyone or anything promising to get you free Robux won't work. Focus on avoiding the temptation, and you won't have to worry about scams.

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