Now, Grow a Garden is facing a major issue – pet duplication, or "Duped Items Detected", is causing chaos in the trading system. Players are unknowingly receiving duplicated pets, resulting in their trading being disabled and can't trade any pets. This guide we'll explains the dupe glitch, how to avoid getting flagged, and steps to resolve trading issues if your account is affected.

• What's happening in Grow a Garden?
• How to Protect Yourself?
• How to Fix a Flagged Account?
• How to Avoid Common Scams in Grow a Garden?
• Why This Problem Persists?

↖ What's happening in Grow a Garden?

A recent update introduced a bug that players have exploited to duplicate pets. These duplicated pets are being traded at suspiciously low prices, leading to accounts being flagged for "duped items detected." When this happens, trading is automatically disabled, and players are left scrambling to fix their accounts.

Key Issues:

• Duplication Glitch: Players create copies of rare pets and trade them at unrealistic prices.
• Account Flagging: Receiving a duped pet triggers trading restrictions and potential bans.
• Scams: Some players pretend to duplicate pets, steal your pet, and leave you empty-handed.

↖ How to Protect Yourself?

To avoid falling victim to the dupe glitch or scams, what you need to know:

Do Not Trade Right Now:

The safest option is to avoid trading altogether until the issue is resolved by Grow a Garden developers.

Be Cautious with Trades

If you must trade, keep these tips in mind:

• Too Good to Be True? Don't Accept: If someone offers an expensive pet for something cheap, it's likely duped.
• Record Every Trade: Always record your trades as evidence in case your account gets flagged.
• Avoid Free Gifts: Even gifting pets can lead to account issues if the pet is flagged as duped.

↖ How to Fix a Flagged Account?

If your trading has been disabled, here's how you can resolve the issue:

1. Join the Grow a Garden Discord Server: Navigate to the official Discord server for Grow a Garden. Submit a Bug Report:
   • Go to the "Bug Report" channel.
   • Create a new post explaining what happened.
   • Attach recordings or screenshots of the trade if possible.
2. Contact Moderators Directly: Find moderators in the Discord server and send them a message detailing your issue; Be polite and clear about the situation.
3. Use the Help Channel: Post your query in the "Questions or Help" channel for additional support from the community or moderators.

↖ How to Avoid Common Scams in Grow a Garden?

Here are two major scams currently circulating in Grow a Garden:

↖ Why This Problem Persists?

The dupe glitch stems from bugs in the new trading menu introduced by Grow a Garden developers. Despite efforts to fix these issues, duping has been an ongoing problem due to its complexity and exploitation by hackers. Until resolved, players must remain vigilant and avoid risky trades.

Final

The dupe glitch in Grow a Garden has created significant challenges for players, with many losing their trading privileges or facing account bans due to no fault of their own. To stay safe:

• Avoid trading entirely for now.
• Be cautious and record trades if you must trade.
• Report flagged accounts through Discord channels and moderators.

Have you experienced this issue? Share your story in the comments below! Stay safe out there, gardeners!