How to Report a Scammer in Roblox, Fortnite, and Minecraft

Reporting a scammer should take five minutes and actually protect the next person. This guide walks through the exact steps on each platform — and how to file one cross-platform report so a known scammer is flagged everywhere, not just in the game where they got caught.

Why a single in-game report usually isn't enough

Every major platform has a report button, and you should use it. But there's a structural problem: each game only acts on reports inside its own walls. A scammer banned on Roblox keeps their Fortnite and Minecraft accounts. A scammer kicked from one Discord server reappears in the next one an hour later under a new name. The report you file disappears into a moderation queue you'll never hear back from, and the scammer simply moves to the next platform — or the next victim.

That's the gap scammers rely on. The most effective approach combines two things: report them on the platform so the game can take action, and report them to a shared cross-platform blacklist so the wider community is warned before they get hit. This guide covers both. Start by gathering evidence, then file on each platform, then close the loop with a cross-platform report.

Step 1: Gather your evidence first

Before you click report — and especially before you block anyone — capture everything. The moment you block a scammer or they delete their account, your evidence can vanish. Collect:

• The exact username and account URL. Copy it character-for-character; lookalike names are common.
• Dated screenshots of the full conversation, including any promises, prices, and the moment things went wrong. Show timestamps where you can.
• Transaction records — amount, payment method, date, and any transaction or order IDs.
• Where it happened — links to the Discord server, trade post, experience, or server IP.

Keep all of this in one place. You'll reuse the same evidence for the platform report, a possible payment dispute, and your cross-platform report.

Step 2: Report a scammer on Roblox

Roblox handles reports through its Report Abuse system, which appears almost everywhere a user can interact with you:

• On a profile: open the user's profile, click the ⋯ menu in the top-right, and choose Report Abuse.
• In an experience: open the in-game menu (Esc on desktop), find the player in the Players list, and select the report flag next to their name.
• In chat or a message: use the report flag attached to the specific message.

Choose the most accurate category — usually Scamming, Exploiting, or Account Theft — describe what happened in plain language, and submit. If the scam involved a fake "free Robux" site or a phishing link, our guide on fake Roblox verification phishing covers what to do next, including securing your account. For trades and UGC commissions gone wrong, the UGC seller verification guide explains how to document the deal.

Step 3: Report a scammer on Fortnite (Epic Games)

Fortnite scams usually happen around Creative/UEFN islands, "free V-Bucks" sites, account trades, or fake creator-code promotions. Reporting routes through Epic:

• In-game: open the menu, go to the player roster or feedback option, and use the report player flow. You can flag the username and select a reason such as offensive behavior or scamming.
• Account and payment scams: file a ticket with Epic Games Player Support through their help site, choosing the fraud or account-security category and attaching your evidence.
• Phishing sites: never enter your Epic login on a third-party "rewards" site. If you already did, change your password and enable two-factor authentication immediately. Our UEFN & Fortnite creator scams guide breaks down the common island and creator-code scams.

If an island was stolen or impersonating yours, the stolen map playbook walks through the DMCA and reporting steps specific to Creative content.

Step 4: Report a scammer on Minecraft

Minecraft is more fragmented because most play happens on third-party servers and marketplaces, so reporting has two layers:

• On a server: report to that server's staff through their Discord or in-game ticket system. Include the player's username, the server, and your evidence. Reputable servers act fast on scam reports.
• Marketplace and skins: for Minecraft Marketplace content theft or scam listings, report through the official Minecraft/Microsoft support channels.
• Chat and platform-level abuse: Minecraft's in-game player reporting (for chat) routes to Mojang's moderation.

Because server bans don't carry across servers, Minecraft is exactly the kind of environment where a shared blacklist matters most. The server griefer protection guide covers how operators share bans between communities.

Step 5: File one cross-platform report

This is the step that actually stops a repeat offender. After you've reported on the platform, submit a cross-platform report to VerifyUGC. Linking the scammer's accounts means a single submission flags them across Roblox, Fortnite, Minecraft, and Discord — so the next person who looks them up sees the warning before they pay.

A good cross-platform report includes the scammer's usernames on each platform you know about, the evidence you gathered in Step 1, and a short factual description. Server operators running the VerifyUGC Discord bot and shoppers using the browser extension will then see the flag automatically. You can check whether an account is already reported in seconds with the free blacklist search, and see how reports shape a creator's reputation with the trust score simulator. New to vetting people before you pay? Our FAQ on how to check if a creator is trustworthy is a fast primer.

What to do if you already paid

Don't send another cent — scammers often invent a reason you need to pay "one more time" to receive what you already bought. Then move quickly:

• Open a payment dispute. For PayPal, file an "item not received" dispute (you generally have up to 180 days). For card payments, contact your bank's fraud team. Have your Step 1 evidence ready.
• Secure your account if you shared any login or clicked a phishing link: change your password and turn on two-factor authentication.
• File the reports above so the account is flagged even if you can't recover the money.

New to spotting these patterns? Our free trust & safety courses walk through scam recognition and reporting end to end.

Frequently asked questions

How do I report a scammer on Roblox?

Use the Report Abuse flag on the user's Roblox profile, in chat, or in the experience where it happened. Choose a category such as Scamming or Exploiting, describe what occurred, and attach evidence. For off-platform Discord or trade scams, also file a cross-platform report with VerifyUGC so the account is flagged for the wider community.

Can I report a scammer across Roblox, Fortnite, and Minecraft at once?

Each game only acts on reports inside its own platform, so a Roblox report does nothing on Fortnite or Minecraft. A VerifyUGC cross-platform report links a scammer's accounts so a single submission flags them on every platform that checks the shared blacklist — closing the gap scammers use to hop between games.

What evidence should I include when reporting a scammer?

Capture the scammer's exact username and account URL, dated screenshots of the conversation and any promises made, transaction records (amount, method, date), and links to where it happened. Save everything before you block them, because once you block or they delete their account the evidence can disappear.