Ask the other trader to mention their IGN/PSN/GT. If they don't want to do that in a public comment, then ask them to confirm it in private messages! It's an immediate red flag if the person doesn't want to say their GT. You need it to check the blacklist before trading.

Make sure to check that the spelling of the IGN/PSN/GT when you meet in-game matches what the other trader gave you. There have been recent instances where an impersonator with a similar spelled IGN/GT/PSN will show up quickly after a trade is agreed and will scam the items. They will often switch uppercase 'i' and lowercase 'L', or zero and uppercase 'o'.

CHECK THE BLACKLIST BEFORE TRADING: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19nec-QlnWrofUr80paljRtiXBUvBYGKupAMXBYoo7ts/edit?gid=1626674210#gid=1626674210

Other blacklists to check:

(XB only) ScamList76

(PS only) Unstoppables

RECORD VIDEO OF YOUR TRADE AND GRAB SCREENSHOTS OF PRIVATE CHAT MESSAGES. It's the absolute worst when we can't do anything about a scammer because there isn't enough or even any proof.

DON'T accept offers that are sent in private messages. Insist that they comment on your trade post.

DON'T scan any QR code or click any link if someone says they are having trouble adding you to their friend list. There have been many instances where people lose their entire account because they click on phishing links.

Make sure you are not invited to a CUSTOM WORLD! There have been cases where a scammer will take items from you in a regular/private world and then switch to a character in a custom world to drop items to you. Any items you take in a custom world can not be brought back to your main characters in public/private worlds.

If you are on XBOX, be EXTREMELY wary of trading on LFG. Like 80%+ of scam reports we get are from trading on LFG.

If they pressure you to drop first and you are uncomfortable with it, then you should insist on a courier or back out of the trade. I don't care if they say you will get banned or get a warning for backing out, you won't if you are being pressured to drop first.

If they say that you can both drop at the same time, that's a red flag. It's impossible to make sure the other person doesn't grab your item before you get a chance to take theirs.

BE PATIENT!!!! Rushing to get a trade done makes a scam easy, it makes getting nailed with lowballs easy. Wait for more offers before deciding, send someone experienced that you know a message and ask for advice. Even if you don't know them, just pick a random trader who seems to have experience and send them a message. I'd be surprised if anyone who has traded here for a while would not help you and respond with quick advice.

Use a courier if you have ANY concerns! I understand that couriers can be slow to respond right now, there has been a massive spike in the number of requests and we're doing as best we can to keep up. We've brought on a few new couriers recently to help out. Be patient, it's better to wait or even miss out on a trade compared to being scammed.

Make sure your courier is on this list: https://www.reddit.com/r/Market76/wiki/couriers. And make sure to check the spelling of their ign/psn/gt!. If you are not sure that a courier is legit when someone says they have a courier in game, make a comment on the couriers' reddit info page on that list asking them to verify.

If you do happen to fall victim to a scam, send a report to us with this link: https://reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2FMarket76 or Join our discord and send a DM to Fisto our mail bot. It's easier to send evidence over discord, as reddit mail doesn't allow attachments.

When sending us a report, please try to include all information you have. We have a LOT of mail to reply to, and it's time consuming when we need to keep following up for basic information necessary to prove a scam. Here is a list of information that is vital:

• Reddit usernames, discord account names, gamertags, PSN ID's, IGN's...
• A link to the post or comment if this was negotiated in a trade post here on reddit.
• Screenshots of private chats from reddit, discord, or game platform messages.
• Video recording of any interaction in-game.
• Any other relevant information you may have.
• Videos may be uploaded to https://www.youtube.com/
• Screenshots may be uploaded to https://imgur.com/upload or https://imgbb.com/
• Xbox Players: You can share a link to your recorded clip on Xbox using https://gamerdvr.com/, a website that allows you to view your screenshots and clips. Enter your gamertag, find the clip, and provide us with a link. Your privacy settings must be public.

From Bethesda

To All Our Console Vault Dwellers,

We’re excited to welcome you to your first Public Test Server! Starting today, you will be able to test the upcoming XBOX Series and PlayStation 5 (including Pro) update for Fallout 76.

Our goal with this testing period is to obtain live data from all of you to make sure this update is hitting the marks we expect it to hit in terms of FPS and stability.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Targeted 60 FPS across XBOX Series X|S, PS5 and PS5 Pro.
• 4K resolution (on compatible displays) on XBOX Series X, XBOX One X, PS5 Pro.
• VRR (on compatible displays) on Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PS5, PS5 Pro.
• PS5 and PS4 Pro will support 1440p while previous generation platforms will continue to support 1080p.

This update brings Fallout 76 to the PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series platforms natively allowing us to utilize the hardware more efficiently today and in the future.

Today serves as a big step towards making sure Fallout 76 feels more comfortable to play on all console hardware.

If you have any issues accessing the flight or with the Public Test Server, please reach out to our Support Team at help.bethesda.com.

NOTE: The inclusion of "Improved draw distances and shadows" in previous communications was to highlight the difference between playing on PlayStation 4/ XBOX One versus PlayStation 5/Xbox Series X. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X players are already experiencing improved draw distances and shadows and will continue to do so when this update releases. Sorry for any confusion the inclusion of that note caused.

Accessing the PTS on XBOX Series Platforms

XBOX players will be able to access the PTS through the XBOX Insider Hub. Detailed steps on how to download and install the XBOX Insider Hub can be found on the Microsoft Support Site.

After the XBOX Insider Hub is Installed, open the App and navigate to “Previews” and choose the “Fallout 76 PTS” and select “Join”. From there you should be directed to download the PTS. Once that is over all that’s left is to launch the game and join our Bethesda Studios Discord (more on how to deliver feedback below).

Accessing the PTS on PlayStation Platforms

To access the PTS on PlayStation platforms, please join our Discord Server and follow the instructions in the #76-announcements channel.

Things to Know Before Jumping into the Public Test Server

• We take a snapshot of your characters from the live game for you to use here. You’ll have access to your characters, weapons, armor, items, and C.A.M.P.S, etc.
• The Atomic Shop will NOT be active.
• Seasonal content is NOT active.
• The PTS Locker, found outside Vault 76, often provides easy access to mods, ammo, weapons, etc. based on features we’re looking for your feedback on. We’ll outline in these articles when the locker has been updated and with what.
• Join our Discord server to provide your feedback! The Bethesda Studios Discord is the primary way we review feedback and bug reports on these updates. So, join us and share information about your experience!
• After joining the server, visit #server-roles for the steps to gain access to our PTS channels. 
• Progression made in the PTS does NOT transfer over to the live game.
• Your PTS character progression does not persist in between test cycles. We take a new snapshot of your player before the start of every PTS.
• Lastly, during a PTS you will be testing content that is not final, please understand that you will run into issues and bugs. It’s part of the process. Also, majority of the new content you test is not likely to have been translated yet. So all of our PTS related content is limited to English only.