User blog:Acebatonfan/Known ROBLOX Phishing Scams

I've noticed that there has been some confusion within the wiki community about differentiating between a genuine ROBLOX feature and a phishing attempt. The following blog post will ellaborate on some of the most common phishing scams listed on the scam page, how those scams work, and how you can ultimately protect your account. If there's any additional scams that you have noticed, please leave a comment below, and I'll update the list.

ROBLOX In-game Maintenance GUI
These GUI scams notify players that the ROBLOX client is undergoing maintenance, and they need to input their login information to avoid being disconnected. When a player inputs his information into the GUI, that login data is saved and could then be accessed by a prespecified person. That person can then gain access to the player's account, and the player could then be locked out of his account.

Remember that ROBLOX typically shuts down the entire client (both games and the website) when performing maintenance, and there is nothing that players can do to continue playing ROBLOX while it's undergoing maintenance. ROBLOX will NEVER ask users to input their account information in anywhere but the official ROBLOX login page (www.roblox.com or www.roblox.com/newlogin).

Fake ROBLOX Websites
These websites, often posted by phished or brand new accounts, prompt users follow to a link for a reward (such as free ROBUX or Builders Club). Once a player goes to the website, he may be prompted to login to the website with his ROBLOX information. If the player inputs their login information into this website, that account data is saved and can then be accessed by the phisher.

As a rule of thumb, avoid following links that lead to websites other than www.roblox.com, and never input any login information into a site other than www.roblox.com. Remember that there is no such thing as a free lunch (or free ROBUX) and to never believe an offer that sounds too good to be true.