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⚠️ New scam in Albion Online 2026: Mammoth theft and how to avoid it 🛡️
This video alerts about a new wave of scams in Albion Online, specifically the theft of mammoths. Scammers impersonate content creator BlackCraner or other creators, requesting the mammoth from unsuspecting players. The video explains how these scammers operate, the warning signs, and how to protect your belongings, especially valuable mounts. It is emphasized that no legitimate content creator will ask players for objects or silver.
1. 🚨 Alert about impersonation of content creators in Albion Online
- ⚠️ Scammers impersonate BlackCraner and other content creators, changing letters in their names (e.g. 'a' for 'o').
- ✅ The creator reports that his only alter account is 'Black Cranner Core'.
- 📢 Players are urged to report any suspicious accounts to SBI.
00:00 - 01:17
1. 🚨 Alert about impersonation of content creators in Albion Online
- ⚠️ Scammers impersonate BlackCraner and other content creators, changing letters in their names (e.g. 'a' for 'o').
- ✅ The creator reports that his only alter account is 'Black Cranner Core'.
- 📢 Players are urged to report any suspicious accounts to SBI.
01:18 - 02:48
2. 🚫 Refusal to group with strangers and modus operandi of the scam
- ❌ BlackCraner explains why he doesn't accept groups with strangers due to bad experiences (sold to PKs, information leaked).
- 🎣 The scam starts with a whisper, even to players on private islands, suggesting possible radar hacks.
- 💬 The scammer asks to borrow the mammoth claiming overload in the city.
02:49 - 04:04
3. 🕵️♂️ Details of the deception: Whispers and false names
- 💬 Scammers whisper to players, even those who only use mammoths on their islands.
- 📝 They use names similar to the creator's, such as 'Black Cranner' with a lowercase 'C'.
- 🤔 The creator expresses confusion about how SBI allows creating accounts with such similar names.
04:05 - 05:30
4. 🗺️ Geographical scope of the scam and reminder of a previous video
- 📍 The scam is not limited to Marlock; it also occurs in Linhurst and Thetford.
- 📺 The creator recalls having uploaded a video about scams in Albion Online at the start of his channel.
- 🛡️ The original video was created because the creator was falsely accused of stealing.
05:31 - 07:18
5. 🔄 Repetition of the modus operandi and consequences for the victims
- 💬 The modus operandi is always the same: a whisper followed by the request to borrow the mammoth due to overload.
- 💔 The scam has worked repeatedly, resulting in the loss of a mammoth for a member of his community.
- 📣 The creator is starting a campaign to inform and prevent future scams.
07:19 - 08:22
6. 🚫 No legitimate content creator will ask for anything
- 🚫 No Albion Online creator will ask for objects or silver.
- 🔍 If someone claims to be a favorite creator, check the pattern in their name.
- 🎫 Players are urged to report and send screenshots to SBI.
08:23 - 09:14
7. 🔄 Annual reappearance of scams and persistence of the modus operandi
- 📅 Scams seem to resurface annually, possibly with bots.
- 💬 The modus operandi persists: constant whispers, as in the case of BQ.
- 🤔 The creator questions why scammers insist even after being repeatedly rejected.
09:15 - 10:19
8. 🤝 Confirmation of the scam by guild members and creator's feeling of guilt
- 🤝 Viu confirmed having received mammoth requests, which alerted the creator.
- 🎭 The scammer even sent group requests to deceive others.
- 😔 The creator feels bad because scammers use his name and the trust people have in him.
10:20 - 11:44
9. 📢 Creator's commitment to prevent future scams and final warning
- 📣 The creator is committed to posting warning messages regularly.
- 💔 The creator was emotionally affected and reduced his video posting frequency.
- 🚫 Final warning: if BlackCraner asks for something, don't give it and report it.
11:45 - 12:36
10. 📝 Report to SBI and request for security measures
- 📝 The video is a report to SBI requesting action against the scammers.
- 🔒 SBI is asked to prevent the replication of content creator names.
- 😡 The creator expresses frustration at having to deal with these situations.
12:37 - 13:34
11. 🐀 Criticism of the community that defends scammers
- 😠 The creator criticizes those who defend scammers and normalize scamming in the game.
13:35 - 14:53
12. 🙏 Request to SBI to protect content creators
- 🙏 SBI is requested to take action against scams and protect content creators.
- 🛡️ It is suggested that SBI ask creators for their account names and alters to prevent impersonation.
14:54 - 16:22
13. 👋 Final message to the community: caution and distrust
- ⚠️ Caution: Do not accept groups from BlackCraner and verify the names.
- 🚫 Distrust: Never trust anyone in Albion Online, not even friends.
- 🤝 Final message of awareness and farewell.