 TITLE: While You’re Playing Fortnite, Fraudsters Are Looking to Play You CONTENT: Don't Get Scammed or Hacked While Playing Video Games\n-----------------------------------------------------\nYou need to understand that even while playing games, sharing too much information online can allow scammers to gain access to your stored credit card number and perhaps even steal your identity. Here are some video game tips to help you avoid scams:\n### 1\\. Don't Overshare Information\nAvoid sharing details such as your real name, address or your account password as scammers will try to become friends with anyone in order to steal information. Only follow friends or people you know and don't accept the random stranger friend request.\n### 2\\. Don't Use Your Game Password on Other Sites\nUsing a different password for a game site limits the risk if the site is compromised at any time. Make sure sites asking for your game password are legitimate either through a verification check mark on YouTube or has an official affiliation with the game website and developer.\n### 3\\. Use Two-Factor Authentication\nYou're able to add this to most video games and consoles now and it gives you an added layer of security. Two-factor authentication requires you to provide a second piece of proof to verify your identity, usually, a code sent to your mobile device or email. While it takes a little extra time to set up and log in, enabling the feature in a device or on the game console is worth it.\n### 4\\. Don't Let Friends or Family Share Your Account\nPassword sharing or account sharing is a surefire way to increase the odds of having your account hacked, have your information stolen, or lose money. As tempting or peer-pressure packed as it may be, don't give in.\n### 5\\. Use a Throwaway Credit Card\nUse a virtual credit card or one that is not your everyday card tied to your bank account. This will help you minimize your risk if your credit or debit card number is part of a data breach.\n### 6\\. Don't Talk to Strangers\nAs old-school as it sounds, if some random person asks for details such as name, birthdate, Social Security number, or even about hobbies and interests through a game or text, don't respond. If they ask for money, don't give it to them no matter the reason.\nIf other players start harassing you or ask for money you should report that player to the Epic Games player support page. END