Board Thread:Pet Discussion/@comment-32197189-20191112100300


 * Hackers trade pets (stolen from hacked accounts, and hacked-in codes) for items

* If you notice people trying to trade their pets away for rares, it's because they want to get items to pay these hackers


 * Hackers want items because they're also sellers. They can't sell pets because they're identifiable, which is why they sell items instead. If they sold pets, AJ wouldn't have any trouble cracking down on them.

What does this mean for you?

If you see an owner who wants to trade their pet away for rares, this doesn't mean that they're going to a hacker. Some warning signs, however:


 * They want what appears to be a somewhat fair trade, and they have a number (or range of numbers) in mind


 * They're not over-the-top fussy about what items you use


 * They're not holding out for like 1-2 weeks. They want these items quickly.

Here's an example:

"Here's my cute sloth boi uwu I want 12-13 black longs' worth for him thank you!"

Another warning:

DON'T TRADE FOR CUSTOM PETS FROM HACKERS

Even if you didn't care that you're doing a bad thing, AJ has been banning people who have been caught doing this. They've also been banning known associates of hackers. You don't want to be caught up in that circle.

You're also fuelling these hackers and their ability to sell items. 