Free or Cheap In-Game Diamonds? It’s Probably a Scam!
All the players at least once have been offered free diamonds from some friends or by participants in online message boards. Some of these online sources will guide you to YouTube videos that promise you free in-game diamonds. All you must do is visit a different website.
**Warning:**if someone is offering you free diamonds or any in-game items at no cost, you’ve probably been targeted by a scammer who wants to gain access to your gaming account and your credit card or who wants to use your device remotely.
The lesson here? Someone offering you free stuff probably isn’t doing it to be kind. Don’t be fooled –it’s a scam.
Fortunately, it’s easy to avoid these scams. The key? Never believe anyone who promises you free in-game diamonds or items.[Garena Free Fire Help Center]
1. An offer that seems too good to be true? Ignore it
The first step to avoiding in-game currency scams? A healthy dose of skepticism. If someone you meet online promises to give you free in-game currency but also asks you to click on a link or visit an outside website to get it? Ignore that offer.No one is going to give you free in-game diamonds. They are too valuable. People who promise to give you diamonds for free are likely cheaters.[Garena Free Fire Help Center]
2. Never click/tap on links at websites you don’t know
If someone asks you to visit a specific website to gain access to free in-game diamonds, end the conversation. Don’t visit the site. And never click/tap on any links on these sites. Visiting such links can fill your device with malware.[Garena Free Fire Help Center]
3. Keep your financial information private
Another red flag of a scam? If someone asks you for the log-in credentials to your game account, you can be certain you are dealing with a scam artist. These criminals are trying to gain access to your credit card or other financial information. If you’re too trusting and you provide this information? You’re giving scammers the opportunity to run up charges on your credit cards.[Garena Free Fire Help Center]
How official Free Fire rewards work (redeem codes)
Redemption codes are codes that allow any user to get a reward by simply redeeming it on our redemption page. These codes are usually given away during live or online events such as live streams and the rewards vary.
Things to note:
- The redemption code has 12 characters, consisting of capital letters and numbers.
- Item rewards will be sent to your account via in-game mail after successful redemption.
- You will not be able to receive an in-game mail with item rewards if your mailbox is already full.
- Please note the redemption expiration date. Any expired code cannot be redeemed.
- You will not be able to redeem your rewards with guest accounts. You may bind your account to Facebook or VK in order to receive the rewards.
Please note that redemption codes are usually 1-time use per account unless mentioned otherwise. Redemption codes can also be region-specific.
To redeem, simply go to https://reward.ff.garena.com/ and follow the steps: login, check nickname and region, enter code and confirm. After successful redemption you will receive an in-game mail with rewards within 24 hours.[Redemption Codes - Garena Free Fire]
Local purchase / official top-up options (example: Nepal)
Buy Free Fire Diamonds in Nepal - Gaming Sansar
Garena Free Fire Diamonds are a virtual currency for purchasing weapons, pets, skins, and other items. Gaming Sansar lists player-ID top-up options and local payment methods (eSewa, Khalti, IME Pay) for instant delivery and secure payments.[Gaming Sansar]
Share Your Thoughts
- What impact could free-diamond/UID scam posts have on your gaming community?
- Do you agree with the official advice to only use redemption codes and official top-ups?
- How should platform moderators and policymakers respond to diamond-generator scams?
- What lessons or tips would you share to help others avoid UID/diamond scams?