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Epic’s game Fortnite is not only immensely popular among players, but also among scammers. Since Fortnite gained such a big following, the scams appear in masses and try to take advantage of Fortnite’s success.
Whenever a game has an in-game currency that the player can buy only with money – like V-Bucks – the scammer will claim that he has found a method that makes it possible to give the currency away for free.
In 9 of 10 cases this method will be the “free code generator” scam.
The scammer will try to get you to:
What could happen to you if you use a free V-Bucks generator:
At best
At worst
So whenever a website or YouTube video claims it has a “generator” – it is 100% a scam! Do not use these sites and do not download “generators”.
If you are an active Fortnite player, who also spends some time on YouTube watching Fortnite videos you will probably have noticed them- free V-Buck giveaways.
YouTubers like engagement, like Likes, Subs and Comments. And giveaways are a proven method to increase this engagement. However, a lot of YouTubers are accused and some already proven to be scammers. They say that they give away V-Bucks and Skins, but never announce a winner.
If you want to participate in a free V-Buck giveaway, you should firsthand check if the YouTuber announces the winners.