'I knew it was a scam' - Fortnite players relieved to find data safe

Threats and Scams

Fortnite players and Epic Games Store users recently faced threats of compromised personal and payment data, with a group demanding $15k in exchange for alleged stolen data.

No Evidence of Data Breach

Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, investigated the claims but found no evidence of a data breach. The deadline passed without any data release, leading to a statement admitting the whole operation was a scam.

Confession of Scam

The group behind the threats claimed to sell stolen data, but it was revealed to be a scam. No evidence of actual data theft or buyers for the fake data has been found, reassuring players that their data is safe.

Conclusion

Epic Games was never hacked, debunking the threats of data compromise. Players can rest assured that their personal information is secure.