Free Lobster Scam
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The Free Lobster Scam is a scam in which the scammer shouts something along the lines of "Giving away free lobsters, show inventory so I know how much to give you" (The player should not have to put any items into this trade, as the trade window tells how many spaces the other person has left.) The scammer expects someone to show their inventory in a trade, and then they will give the lobsters accordingly. However, this will be in the same trade box, and the scammer will accept, causing the player, who may not be paying attention, to trade their items. This scam is not possible if the victim has fifteen or more items, because the scammer would not have room for them, having less than thirteen vacant spaces in his inventory.
This scam has become somewhat obsolete, as the trade window shows how many spaces are in the traders window. However, some people still continue to do it. Just say to them, "Look at the trade window," or, if you want to have some fun, offer to trade and show your inventory to the scammer. He will show the lobsters and accept. Remove your items from the trade and accept, and (usually) the scammer will decline. Report the scammer for Item scamming.
