Uplift Games controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Virtual-pet trading scams
Adopt Me! became associated with scams involving rare virtual pets, including trust trades in which users were persuaded to hand over items on the promise that they would be returned. The issue was particularly sensitive because children are a major part of the game's audience and rare pets could have substantial perceived value.
2020
Concerns over large child-related in-game spending
Reports cited cases of children spending large sums on Adopt Me! through Roblox's microtransaction system, including a reported Australian purchase totaling thousands of Australian dollars. The reports raised concerns about monetization and the age of the game's audience.