- Scam with your friends solo run: Playing the co-op scam game alone against a full lobby of 25 players
- Core strategy: Focus on NPC scams and quest income instead of high-risk player deals
- Risk rule: Keep a cash reserve and never stake everything on one scam
- Best openings: Redeem codes early, learn common scam patterns, and avoid raid-heavy areas
- Goal: Survive the full week without getting caught, caught, or fired
What a Solo Run in Scam With Your Friends Looks Like
Scam With Your Friends is built as a chaotic co-op deception game on Roblox by the group DO NOT REDEEM IT, where up to 25 players trick NPCs, pull off scams, and try not to get caught. A solo run flips the script: you enter a lobby without a crew, which means no one is watching your back during raids, deals, or betrayals. Everything in this guide is tuned for that lone-wolf scenario.
The core loop stays the same — earn cash, upgrade your scamming gear, complete quests, avoid raids — but the decision-making changes completely when you can't rely on a friend to distract an NPC or split a high-risk scam.
Solo Run
- Full risk on you
- Slower cash scaling
- No betrayal risk from crew
Duo Run
- Split scams possible
- One ally during raids
- Betrayal always possible
Full Crew
- Fastest high-risk scams
- Shared lookouts
- Highest betrayal potential
| Aspect | Solo | Crew |
|---|---|---|
| Raid survival | Hard, must flee alone | Easier with distractions |
| High-risk scams | Rarely worth it | Core income source |
| Trust building | Only with NPCs | Also with crew members |
| Betrayal risk | None from crew | High, by design |
| Cash pace | Steady but slower | Fast but volatile |
Join smaller or newer servers when possible. Fewer experienced crews means fewer coordinated players hunting solo targets, and less competition for NPC scam opportunities.
Solo Run Fundamentals: The First Session
Your opening session sets the tone for the whole run. Play it cautious, gather information, and build a cash cushion before taking any real risks.
| Step | Action | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Join and observe the lobby | Spot coordinated crews early |
| 2 | Redeem any active codes | Free starting cash gives early leverage |
| 3 | Run NPC scam quests first | Steady income with low raid exposure |
| 4 | Upgrade basic scamming gear | Better success rate on tricks |
| 5 | Track who scammed whom | Players remember; you should too |
Observe Before You Act
Spend your first rounds watching how other players negotiate and who travels in groups. Identify the crews, the quiet hoarders, and the aggressive early scammers before you make a single deal.
Build NPC Income First
NPCs are the safest scam targets in a solo run. They follow predictable patterns, don't hold grudges across sessions, and won't organize a retaliation against you. Complete their quests, hand over nothing of value, and don't get caught.
Keep a Reserve
Never stake everything on one scam. Keep a reserve of cash and valuables so a single bad deal or raid doesn't end your run. Experienced solo players treat the reserve as untouchable.
Upgrade Incrementally
Spend gear upgrade money in small increments. A modest, consistent upgrade path keeps you competitive without draining the reserve you'll need if a raid hits late in the week.
The game's core question is "will you make it the whole week?" In a solo run, one careless high-risk scam near the end of the week can undo days of careful NPC income. Scale your risk to how much week you have left.
Solo Scam Strategies Ranked
Strategy matters more than any single item in Scam With Your Friends, and that's doubly true when playing alone. These rankings weigh consistency and safety for a solo operator specifically — a crew-tier strategy like coordinated high-risk scams drops hard without backup.
| Tier | Strategy | Solo Effectiveness | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | NPC long-con quest chains | ★★★★★ | Steady, low risk, no retaliation |
| S | Information trading | ★★★★★ | Knowing who holds what is free leverage |
| A | Counter-scam baiting | ★★★★ | Turn greedy players into your income |
| A | Quiet neutral trading | ★★★★ | Safe floor income, rarely wins alone |
| B | Aggressive early scamming | ★★☆ | Burns reputation fast with no crew to protect you |
| C | Chaos griefing | ★☆ | Fun, but pays in entertainment, not wins |
Counter-Scam Baiting
- Pretend to be an easy solo target
- Let a greedy player overcommit
- Re-check every trade window before confirming
- Cancel any deal that changes at confirm time
Information Trading
- Watch which players hold valuables
- Trade intel, not items, when possible
- Mirror your target's language to build trust
- Short, calm offers get accepted more than pitches
If a player catches you scamming them once, walk away permanently. They will be on high alert, and a solo player can't afford repeated engagements with a suspicious target.
Raid Survival and Not Getting Caught
Raids, arrests, and getting fired are the run-enders in Scam With Your Friends. Without a crew to run interference, solo survival depends on positioning and timing.
| Threat | Warning Signs | Solo Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Raid | Sudden NPC/guard activity spikes | Leave the area early, don't loot-grab |
| Getting caught | Suspicion meter climbing mid-scam | Abort the scam, lose the deal not the run |
| Fired | Failed week objectives stacking | Prioritize quests over greedy scams |
| Player scam | Deal terms changing at confirm | Cancel and restart the trade entirely |
| Retaliation crew | Players grouping after you scammed one | Change servers or lay low for a round |
Solo Survival Checklist:
- Keep a cash reserve you never touch
- Re-check every trade window before confirming
- Abort any scam when suspicion climbs
- Leave raid areas before activity spikes
- Track which players have already caught you
The most common player scam is a last-second item swap in the trade window. If anything changes even slightly between the offer and the confirm screen, cancel and restart the trade. This single habit prevents most losses.
Class Unlocks and Long-Term Solo Progression
The game advertises exclusive classes and a "become the boss" progression path, which is the natural long-term goal for a dedicated solo runner. Classes let you specialize once your fundamentals are solid.
| Progression Stage | Focus | Solo Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 runs | NPC quests, gear basics | High — foundation income |
| Early unlocks | First class options | Medium — pick a deception-focused class |
| Mid progression | Higher-value scams | High — reserve must be established first |
| Late game | Exclusive classes, boss path | The end goal of a committed solo run |
A disciplined solo runner who focuses on NPC income, information trading, and strict risk management can absolutely out-earn a chaotic crew that betrays itself mid-week. Consistency beats coordination when the crew can't stop scamming each other.
Solo Run FAQ
Q: Is Scam With Your Friends worth playing solo?
Yes, but expect a different game. Solo runs emphasize NPC scams, quest income, and careful risk management over the coordinated high-risk crew scams. It's slower but far more stable, and you never have to worry about a crewmate betraying you.
Q: What is the best scam strategy for a solo run?
NPC long-con quest chains combined with information trading. NPCs follow predictable patterns and don't retaliate between sessions, while trading intel instead of items keeps your inventory safe from player scams.
Q: How do I avoid getting scammed by other players while solo?
Always re-check the actual items in the trade window before confirming, count quantities manually, and treat any last-second change to the deal as a red flag. Cancel and restart the trade entirely if anything shifts at confirm time.
Q: How do raids work when you're alone?
Without crew distractions, your best defense is early positioning. Watch for activity spikes, leave the area before a raid builds, and never grab one extra piece of loot at the cost of getting caught. Losing a small deal is always better than ending the run.
Scam With Your Friends updates frequently — the developer group DO NOT REDEEM IT posts patch notes, new items, and events on their official Roblox group page. Check it before each long solo session so you're not running outdated strategies.