Scams

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Below are some of the numerous scams users will try and use in order to rob you of your xats/days/powers or to steal your account. In an attempt to prevent this, please read the following information.

Types of Scams

Below are some of the common types of scams. Beware!

Duplicating xats/days/powers

In this situation, scammers will try very hard to convince you that they can duplicate your xats/days/powers and that the only thing you have to do on your part is trade/transfer the xats/days/powers to them. Many users get scammed through this method. The scammers may even show you fake videos or screenshots showing that they have done this before or even go on the trade engine and show you their powers in pairs of 2 or 3. You must always remember this is NOT and never will be possible because no one can generate as many xats/days/powers as they want. They have to purchase them like everyone else. A few questions to ask yourself:

  • Why are these users going through all the trouble of duplicating my stuff for me if they are receiving nothing in return?
  • When I look at these scammers' powers, why don't they have 99,999 of each power if they can keep duplicating powers?

Borrowing powers

It happens constantly. Some people want to borrow your power for a minute, and you decide they're trusted enough and lend it. They run off with the power, and you never get it back again. Please note that xat does not support the lending of powers. If you do decide to lend the power, ask if you can have some or all of their xats, for example. If they want purple for a minute, make them pay you the full price for it, and then give them their xats when (or if) they return your purple. This will hopefully end the scam attempt.

xat staff borrowing powers

Some users pose as xat staff in an attempt to get powers. They'll say things like "We are recalling the purple pawn. Please give us your purple power or your account will be glitched when it's deleted and you will lose every power you have." They'll also say they need xats to test something, and require you to give them, or they'll block your account. A few things to ask yourself:

  • If you are xat staff, why do you need my xats? Can't you edit the database and get your own?
  • Real xat staff have IDs 101 or lower. Why aren't you on your xat staff account?

Some also claim they're doing this "undercover" or using their test account. xat staff will never use undercover accounts to deal with problematic users or other official business.

Third-party programs for free xats

Some users claim they have a "xats generator", and they want to spread the good news that anybody can get every power. Much like duplicating xats above, you must ask yourself the following:

  • Why don't they have a ton of powers themselves?
  • If they wanted me, of all people, to have unlimited xats, why can't they just transfer me a couple million? Why get me to download a program?

Buying IDs

xat does not support the transfer of IDs. If you do try to purchase IDs, make sure you trust the users you are purchasing the IDs from. If they are selling an ID that is really low, chances are that it doesn't exist and it is a scam. Use http://xat.com/web_gear/chat/register.php?UserId=123& and change "123" to the ID. If the ID doesn't exist, this test will reveal so.

You should not purchase IDs if they are already registered, even if the other users says they will give you the email for the account. Make sure you are always getting the register link so you can register it under your own email address.

If you delete/buy an ID it is suggested that you re-register it right away so you don't lose or so someone else doesn't register it first.

Taking proper screenshots

It is always best to take screenshots of a transaction taking place if you suspect the person may try to scam you. If you intend to take screenshots, there should be a full screenshot of the chat showing all of the messages, and another screenshot when you click on the user and their ID and messages are visible.

Fake xat sites

Main Article: Phishing Users will attempt to recreate xat sites to deceive you into entering your xat password. Always remember to enter your password ONLY on xat.com. You should never enter your password just because the site looks like it's apart of xat. Fake xat sites range from getpower pages, voting sites, and login pages.

Useful links

What do I do if I catch someone trying to scam me?

Report them to http://xat.com/ticket with sufficient proof (screenshots or video showing ID).