Using fake players is a shortcut that can lead to severe consequences for a server and its owner.
If you encounter a server using fake players, report them directly to Cfx.re with evidence (screenshots of the player list showing identical pings, video of bots walking in circles). Fake Players Fivem
The problems created by fake players ripple outward in several directions. For server owners committed to growing legitimate communities, fake players represent a deeply unfair playing field. Imagine a server that has attracted 200 to 250 genuine, engaged players—a difficult achievement requiring months of promotion, scripting, community management, and often significant financial investment. Now imagine that server sitting below a competitor with only 150 to 200 real players but an additional 100 fake ones on top. The dishonest competitor appears higher in the server list, attracts more new players, and continues to grow, all while the honest server loses visibility and stagnates. Using fake players is a shortcut that can
Real players often feel "baited" when they join a server that claims to have 60 players but find a ghost town. This leads to bad reviews and a toxic reputation. The dishonest competitor appears higher in the server