Cyber ​​fraud: how gamers can protect themselves from phishing and account hijacking

Yesterday, March 10, the company Capcom, which develops the game Resident Evil Village, warned gamers about a new type of fraud. Users began to receive emails in which they were offered to buy early access to the game.





The official release date of Resident Evil Village is May 7, but the scammers promised that for an additional fee, users will be able to start playing the game before it hits the market.





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Follow the social networks of companies and contact them with questions if you have received suspicious messages in your mail. This can not only save you money, but it can also save other players and break the fraudulent scheme.








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