Be Aware of New Scam Alert for Gamers in Montana

• A new scam is making the rounds offering a free video game for enthusiastic players
• The tempting offer involves being paid to monitor in-game chats
• The program is actually malware designed to steal sensitive information from you and online accounts

Be Aware of New Scam Alert for Gamers in Montana

In the world of gaming being able to test drive a new up and coming game is an enormous feather in your virtual hat.  Being chosen as a "beta-tester" is a coveted appointment for gamers.

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But it can also lead to some unintentional circumstances if the game has been designed to steal information from you without your knowledge.  Hackers are a crafty bunch, and there is a new threat involving gaming, especially if you use Steam for downloads.

Be Cautious Clicking Random Links from Your Phone or Computer

If you love those fun little games on your phone, more than likely your social media feeds are cluttered with advertisements for other games.  But be wary if they offer to pay you to play a "free" game.

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The offer is actually a trick to make you download malware to your system, allowing access to your sensitive personal information and even access to personal online accounts.

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Staying Safe Online in Montana or Wherever You Might Game

Cybercriminals have released the new scam on unsuspecting individuals that may be interested in gaming trials or beta-testing of soon to be released games.  This new activity specifically involves the online game "PirateFi".

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The promise to the gamer is if you download the free game, you can be paid to monitor the in-game chat.  But as usual, if something seems too good to be true, it usually is.  You can find out more about this new scam here.