Notoriety is your criminal level, from 1 to 5. It climbs as you commit crimes during one visit to Looty Bay, and it multiplies what you get when you sell: up to +50% on loot sold to a Fence and +25% on cargo sold to the Smuggler. The catch is that the police response scales with it.
Sell bonuses by level
The bonus is applied as price × (1 + bonus) on top of the base (level 1) price.
| Level | Fence (loot) | Smuggler (cargo) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | +0% | +0% |
| 2 | +10% | +5% |
| 3 | +20% | +10% |
| 4 | +35% | +15% |
| 5 | +50% | +25% |
Here is what that does to a few common big-ticket sales:
| Item | Sold to | L1 | L3 | L5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Bar | Fence | $52,000 | $62,400 | $78,000 |
| BIG EGG #53 | Fence | $550,000 | $660,000 | $825,000 |
| Bank Money Bag | Smuggler | $60,000 | $66,000 | $75,000 |
| Golden Statue | Smuggler | $250,000 | $275,000 | $312,500 |
Higher levels also improve your odds of finding extra valuables and give better loot overall. Kefir describes it as “more perks” the higher you go.
Starting level
Small groups start higher so they can stand up to cop squads and full crews. Kefir confirmed the solo number on 13 Nov.
| Group | Starting Notoriety |
|---|---|
| Solo | 4 |
| Duo | 2 |
What raises Notoriety
Almost anything a masked criminal does counts. The actions fall into a few groups:
| Group | Actions that count |
|---|---|
| Theft | Stealing an item, searching a loot point, breaking into a car trunk |
| Breaking in | Hacking an object, opening a container, gaining access, placing a Drill |
| Security | Hacking a security panel, breaking a camera, destroying destructible objects |
| Violence | Firing a shot, grenade explosions, damage, kills and knockouts, disrupting an arrest |
| Business | Selling loot, exchanging cargo, completing an event, charging a cumulative item |
Nobody has published the exact thresholds, so you can’t count actions to the next level. Watch the indicator instead.
The cost: police pressure
The police response grows in proportion to your level. A level-5 criminal draws far more attention than a level-1 one. This is why a good habit is to set your exit point before you go in: once the bag is worth the trip, leave. Cashing out a heavy bag almost always beats chasing one more level.
Notoriety, wanted level and authority
Three different numbers, often mixed up:
| Stat | Range | What raises it | What it does | Survives the wipe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notoriety | 1–5 | Crimes during one city visit | Boosts Fence and Smuggler prices, loot odds and police response | No |
| Wanted level | 0–3 | Killing NPCs | At 3 you are Most Wanted: your location is visible to everyone | No |
| Authority (sentence) | Years, up to 10,000 | Confiscation at the Federal Raid | Unlocks tattoos and late Lenny’s Tree items | Yes |
Authority is covered in police and prison.
Items gated by Notoriety
Some cumulative items only fill once you reach a required Notoriety level. The Action Camera is the main one: it gains points from criminal actions, but only at the right level. A filled uncommon camera sells for $50,000 and is a key part of the Drill barter for the bank vault.
| Camera | Points to fill | Filled sells for |
|---|---|---|
| Action Camera | 40 | $50,000 |
| Action Camera | 70 | $100,000 |
| Action Camera | 100 | $200,000 |
Related
Action CameraGold BarCargo SheetDrill
From the FAQ
- What is Notoriety?
- How much does Notoriety increase sale prices?
- What raises Notoriety?
- Do solo players get a Notoriety bonus?
- Is Notoriety the same as wanted level?
- What does "Most Wanted" mean?