Scams

Common Scams

HACKERS
This is a relatively new problem to the game, certain people have the ability to change things in the game, such as throwing a stream of water balloons and creating expensive items in their apartment as well as being able to have unreleased items. They do this using software that is potentially illegal and requires you to disable security features on your computer and is therefore a very bad idea! Zynga (the makers of Yoville) are well aware of this and are taking steps to deal with them. 
 

PHISHING (Account stealing)
There have been official looking emails sent to peoples inbox that claim to be from legitimate organizations, which ask for your login details and passwords urgently, do NOT provide them with this information, instead report it to the appropriate authorities who will then take action against this.

MALICIOUS WEBSITES
Besides the phishing websites detailed above there have also been malicious websites set up that contain viruses or other malicious software, these are occasionaly advertised in game so be wary of visiting any that you see advertised. Especially if they are offering money/items and cheats etc.
FYI www.free-coins-collectibles-yocash.webnode.com is ok ;)

DOUBLE YOUR MONEY
Anyone who asks you to give them your money in one trade and then they will give you double back in the next trade is a scammer, they may offer to add you as a buddy or even double a small amount for you at first to tempt you, the chances are high that once you give them a larger amount they will kick you out and remove you as a buddy.
The only time you should accept something like this is if they offer to double money in the SAME trade.

TRADING
If you think you're not being traded what you think you agreed to buy, hover your mouse over the item in the trade window and a box will pop up naming the item for you. If they say you can’t see it but its there then don't trade with them but refresh first, if its still not visible then they're probably trying to scam you. Don’t click agree until you see what you've agreed on! For more info on safe trading check the how to threads for more detailed advice.

VIP
VIP will be released soon... probably, but at the minute it is not available. Anyone offering VIP passes/tickets usually offers you what they claim is a ticket but by hovering your mouse over the item, it will quickly show it is not.
The VIP robe was released by accident a bit early and snapped up by a few quick people, so they have it at the minute but its not available to buy yet, and having it doesn’t make you a VIP.

TEAMWORK SCAMMERS
The better scammers have been working together in some of these scams, in double your money ones for example one may say "Hey thanks for doubling my 5000 man, I'll see ya tomorrow." It makes them look more credible, and they will more than likely be sharing the profits between themselves.
 

BEWARE OF THESE SCAMS

--Yoville Free Stuff Team