Legitimate ways to earn Robux (like creating games or clothing) happen within the official Roblox platform, not through external ZIP files.
The user is told to disable their antivirus (claiming it's a "false positive") and run the file inside the ZIP. Free Robux.zip
Some files contain programs that ask you to "log in" to receive the Robux. Any information you enter is sent directly to the scammer. Legitimate ways to earn Robux (like creating games
They provide a link to a file-sharing site (like MediaFire or Mega) to download "Free Robux.zip." Any information you enter is sent directly to the scammer
If you download or extract a file like "Free Robux.zip," you are likely exposing your computer to several types of threats:
The ZIP may contain .exe , .js , or .bat files that, once run, can install viruses, spyware that watches your keystrokes, or ransomware that locks your personal files [1].
Sophisticated malware can scan your browser for saved credit card information, addresses, and passwords for other sites like Discord, Google, or bank accounts. How the Scam Works