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Steam and Discord Scams Are Getting Smarter: Fake Playtests, Fake Support, and Malware-Laced Downloads

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

Gaming scams are getting harder to spot. Fake playtests, fake Steam support warnings, fake tournaments, and malware-laced game downloads are targeting players and creators through Steam, Discord, YouTube, Reddit, and social platforms.

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Steam Scam Fears Grow as FBI Investigates Malware-Linked Games

April 13, 2026May 2, 2026 Ronny Fiksdahl

Recent Steam scam concerns are no longer limited to fake support messages and phishing tricks, as an FBI malware investigation has now pushed the issue into far more serious territory. Steam users have dealt with scams for years, but the latest warning shows the problem is not just about account impersonation anymore. The FBI’s Seattle…

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