The European Commission targets Epic Games over manipulative design tactics, including tricky Fortnite Crew subscriptions.
Month: October 2026
EU Investigates Epic Games Over Fortnite V-Bucks Trading Ban
The EU is investigating Epic Games over new Fortnite update restrictions that lock V-Bucks balances and ban third-party trading.
Epic Games Links V-Bucks to Disney and Lego Ecosystems
Epic Games is uniting its virtual worlds, allowing players to spend V-Bucks across its Lego and upcoming Disney digital ecosystems.
FTC Warns of ‘Free V-Bucks’ Scams Ahead of Holidays
The FTC has issued a warning to parents about predatory ‘Free V-Bucks’ scams targeting children ahead of the 2026 holiday shopping season.
FTC Warns of Deepfake Tim Sweeney Scams Targeting Fortnite Kids
The FTC warns parents about AI-generated videos of Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney promoting fake Fortnite V-Bucks generators on social media.
TikTok Deepfakes Target Fortnite Players in Fake V-Bucks Scam
A new cybersecurity alert warns that scammers are using AI-cloned voices of popular influencers on TikTok to trick Fortnite players into downloading malware.
Epic Games Sues Syndicate Over AI V-Bucks Phishing Sites
Epic Games is taking a global phishing syndicate to federal court over sophisticated, AI-driven websites offering fake Fortnite V-Bucks.
Epic Games Sues Global ‘V-Bucks’ Phishing Ring
Epic Games files a landmark federal lawsuit to dismantle a sophisticated international syndicate running fake ‘free V-Bucks’ phishing websites.
New Fortnite TikTok Scam Steals Parents’ Bank Data
A dangerous new TikTok scam uses fake Fortnite ‘Chapter 7’ V-Bucks generators to infect family computers with data-stealing malware.