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Free V-Bucks: what's real and what's a scam
There's no such thing as a Fortnite V-Bucks generator. V-Bucks only come from Epic: bought in the game or a store, from real gift cards, or earned inside Fortnite. Every other free V-Bucks offer is after your account.
The real ways to get V-Bucks
| Way | Free? |
|---|---|
| Battle Pass levels | Yes, once you own the pass it pays back V-Bucks as you level |
| Fortnite Crew | No, it's a monthly subscription that includes V-Bucks |
| Gift cards from real shops | No, but they're safe if bought from a real retailer |
| Buying in Fortnite or your console's store | No |
| Promotions Epic runs itself | Sometimes, and they always appear inside Fortnite |
How the scams work
- Generators: a site asks for your username and promises V-Bucks. Then it asks you to "verify" with a survey or app download. The survey earns the scammer money, and no V-Bucks ever arrive.
- Fake logins: a page that looks like Epic's asks for your email and password. The scammer signs in and takes the account.
- Giveaways in DMs: someone messages you saying you won. To claim it, you have to sign in or pay a small fee.
- Cheap V-Bucks sellers: discount V-Bucks or accounts from unofficial sellers are often paid for with stolen cards. When the charge is reversed, the account can be locked.
- Fake islands and videos: a title promising free V-Bucks to get clicks.
Check an offer in ten seconds
Tick the signs you see in our V-Bucks scam checker. If any of the big ones match, it's a scam. The rule of thumb is simple: if it isn't inside Fortnite, it isn't free V-Bucks.
If you already fell for one
- Change your Epic password now, and make it one you don't use anywhere else.
- Turn on two-factor sign-in so a password alone can't get in.
- Change the password on your email account too, if it was the same.
- Check your Epic account for purchases you didn't make, and contact Epic's support if there are any.
- If you paid money, contact your bank or the card issuer.
For parents
Children are the main targets, because the offers look like a shortcut to the skins their friends have. Talk about the rule above, and use Epic's parental controls to require a PIN for purchases. That way even a convincing scam can't spend money.