The golden rules
1 · Always use a Trusted MM
The fee is small next to what you could lose. Insisting on a middleman sends most scammers running.
2 · Deal or confirm on-site
Nobody can fully copy an OGU profile. If a deal is happening on Discord or Telegram, PM the member on OGU and wait for them to confirm it's really them.
3 · Read the vouches
Vouch counts aren't proof. Look at deal sizes, who's vouching, and whether recent activity matches the history.
4 · Never be rushed
Until money or goods move, you can walk away. Urgency is a classic con tactic.
5 · Keep records
Save complete, uncropped conversations and payment proof. Staff can only rule on evidence.
Deal scams
High"You go first", no middlemanThe oldest trick
A seller or buyer, often with little rep, refuses a middleman and asks you to send first. Once you've sent, they're gone.
Always use a Trusted MM. Even as the seller, paying the fee is worth it.
HighTriangle / fake-MM scamRobs both sides
The scammer sets up a fake "middleman", usually a clone of a real Trusted or staff account. The buyer pays the fake MM and the seller hands the goods to the scammer, so both sides lose.
Use only Trusted or Staff MMs, and confirm them on-site. Real MMs always confirm on-site when asked.
HighPullback after saleThe account goes back to the seller
The seller keeps a way back in, such as the original email, a hidden TikTok passkey, a Twitch revert link, a Google login, or a support reclaim using security answers. They take the account back after being paid.
On record: an $8k Instagram handle was pulled after funds were released (2026). A $45k Instagram sale (@star) went to dispute because it came without the original email (2024).
Follow the security checklist completely before release. Get "OGE included: yes/no" in writing.
HighExit scamA trusted name cashes out
A seller with real history takes payments for many deals or preorders at once, then disappears. Some have been staff or high-rep members.
On record: an ex-staff member reportedly exited about $650k across several disputes, plus a $135k exit, a $50k exit, a $35k exit, and a $20k+ Xbox exit.
Rep doesn't replace a middleman. Be wary of big preorders, bulk "limited" deals, and sellers who suddenly cut prices.
MediumSelling what they don't ownProxies, pulled or resold accounts
The seller lists an account they no longer control, one that was pulled before, or one they're "proxying" for someone who may be banned.
Ask for proof of control, such as a temporary bio change with a word you choose. Search the handle on OGU for older threads, and remember that proxy selling for banned members isn't allowed.
MediumDuplicate usernamesYou get a copy, not the original
Some platforms allow lookalike or duplicate handles, so the "OG" you're shown is a duplicate.
On TikTok, search the name and look for side-by-side copies. On Xbox, test the gamertag from a second account.
MediumBadged Discord accountsReclaimable through support
Previous owners who know the security answers can reclaim Discord accounts through support at any time. Discord doesn't tell you. Because proof is hard to get, disputes over badged accounts can be marked invalid.
Buy only accounts with a clean chain of reputable owners. Don't test "original info" with Discord support, because that can flag the account.
Identity scams
HighImpersonation on Discord or TelegramCopied names and avatars
Scammers copy a high-rep member's display name and avatar. They use paid features, or lookalike characters from other alphabets, to clone the handle itself.
On record: a Telegram bug let people fake conversations that showed another member's username (2025). Several members, including middlemen, have had to post warnings about impersonators.
Never copy and paste handles. Start contact from the on-site profile, and compare stable IDs (Discord user ID, Telegram user ID).
HighFake staff: "your account is compromised"Phishing by message
An account posing as staff, including a fake owner account, says your account is compromised and asks you to verify details or send a password or code.
Staff never ask for your password and only help through on-site support.
HighClone sites & masked linksFake OGU
Exact copies of OGU with fabricated rep and vouches, reached through links that look like oguser.com. Named clones include oguser.cc, .app, .to, .id and .us, plus FLIPD-era phishing pages.
Type the address yourself. Only oguser.com and ogusers.gg are real.
HighMultis & compromised accountsBorrowed reputation
Scammers run extra accounts, or log into real members' accounts using leaked passwords. They prefer inactive, upgraded accounts, sometimes with a group badge bought to look legit.
Watch for a long silence before a sudden "deal". Upgraded members can scan profiles. Protect your own account with a unique password and 2FA.
Reputation games
MediumFarmed or fake vouchesInflated trust
Vouch counts get pumped up with tiny or circular deals. Members have been flagged for "$0.10 vouches", and a $55k dispute involved accusations of faked vouches.
Open the vouch list. Many tiny deals from the same few accounts is a warning sign.
MediumFake disputesReputation attacks
Rivals file disputes with cropped or invented evidence to damage a seller.
Staff punish faked evidence. As a seller, keep complete logs so you can answer quickly.
Technical traps
HighMalware: "proof", "checkers", toolsRATs and session stealers
Files sent during deals, such as "proof" archives, account checkers or free tools, install remote-access trojans that steal logged-in sessions. Market Discussion has had warnings about ratted Discord accounts.
Never run files from a deal. Proof should be images on an image host.
MediumCrypto payment tricksWrong network, fake receipts
Fake transaction screenshots, payments on the wrong network, or "unconfirmed" transfers that never arrive.
Check payments on a blockchain explorer yourself, and wait for confirmations before releasing anything.
LowPressure & distractionHurry-up tactics
"MM is going offline", "another buyer is waiting", "send now or the price goes up".
Slow down. A real deal survives a ten-minute pause. If something feels wrong, ask staff.
Pre-deal checklist
- Is the other side's profile genuine? Check the join date, recent activity and vouch quality.
- Did I start contact from their on-site profile, and did they confirm by PM?
- Have I searched them on the Avoid database (scammer.gg) and in Deal Disputes?
- Is a Trusted MM confirmed on-site and in the MM hub?
- Are the terms written down, including OGE and recovery?
- Can I secure the account fully before the funds are released?