A scam is a deceptive scheme or trick used to cheat someone out of something, especially money. In video games, players scam other players for in-game currency and in-game purchases as well as access to their login information and the credit cards attached to their gaming accounts.
Tips for keeping your gaming account safe:
- Frequently update your password and use a strong password.
- Don’t use the same password for each platform.
- Be aware of suspicious links.
- Ensure that you have high-security settings on your account.
- Make purchases on official websites, never through third-party links.
- Your login information shouldn’t be shared with anyone, even with friends. Make sure to pay attention to whether a chat is public or private. If a chat is public, it means that other people can collect your data.
- If you do get scammed, contact your credit card companies immediately.
- The Federal Trade Commission is the main agency that accepts reports of scams. Anything from phone calls to money demands to emails and computer support scams. Do not hesitate to reach out if you have been part of a scam.
- If a scammer is threatening you, report the scammer to the police if necessary and report to the game platform.