Medium riskGaming

Game Currency Generator Scam

In this scam, a website or video promises free in-game currency, coins, or gems from a 'generator', but it steals your login, pushes endless surveys, or installs malware, and never delivers anything.

Quick verdict

Risk level
Medium risk
Scam type
Fake generator (gaming)
Main red flag
A 'generator' offering free in-game currency for your login or 'verification'.
What to do first
Do not use it; free-currency generators are always scams.

What to know first

In this scam, a website or video promises free in-game currency, coins, or gems from a 'generator', but it steals your login, pushes endless surveys, or installs malware, and never delivers anything.

Gaming and in-app scams target players with fake currency generators, account trading and phishing, rigged item trades, and malicious mods. They aim at accounts, in-game items, and payment details, and often hit younger users hardest.

The core pattern to watch for is clear: A 'generator' offering free in-game currency for your login or 'verification'. Do not use it; free-currency generators are always scams.

Related tricks worth knowing: the In-Game Currency Scam and the Discord Nitro Scam. For the wider picture, browse the Gaming & In-App Scams guides or run the message through our scam checker.

Scam statistics

Accounts & items
the core targets of gaming scams, logins, inventories, and linked payment methods
Source: FTC Consumer Advice
$1.4B
reported lost to fraud that started on social media in 2023, where many gaming scams spread
Source: US Federal Trade Commission

Tell-tale red flags

  • A promise of free in-game currency or items
  • A request for your login or 'human verification'
  • Endless surveys or downloads to 'unlock' rewards
  • A site not affiliated with the game
  • Pressure to act fast

Staying safe

  • Never use free-currency generators
  • Buy currency only through the official in-game store
  • Never share your login or complete suspicious 'verification'
  • Report and avoid these sites

How it usually reads

Example pattern, not a real report
Example pattern: 'Generate unlimited free coins! Enter your username and complete verification to receive them.'

This is a fictional, anonymised example used to illustrate the pattern. It is not a verified real message, and any names are used only to show how the scam typically reads.

What to notice: A 'generator' offering free in-game currency for your login or 'verification'.

Steps if you already acted

  • If you entered your login, change it and enable two-factor authentication
  • Run a security scan if you downloaded anything
  • Review your account for unauthorised changes
  • Warn friends who may use the same site

Common mistakes

  • Do not enter your login into a generator
  • Do not complete surveys or downloads to 'unlock' rewards
  • Do not trust free unlimited currency offers

Scams like this one

Medium risk Online Shopping

In-Game Currency Scam

Offers of cheap or free in-game currency, coins, skins, points, or items appear on unofficial websites, adverts, and direct messages, often promising a fraction of the normal price. To 'deliver' the items, the site asks you to log in with your game account or pay through an unofficial checkout. This can hand over your account credentials or card details, leading to a hijacked account or a charge for items that never arrive. These offers frequently target younger players who may be less wary.

Created by Scam or Safe Editorial Team
Medium risk Social Media

Discord Nitro Scam

This scam spreads through Discord direct messages, often from a friend whose account has already been taken over. The message offers free Discord Nitro and includes a link to a page that looks like the Discord login. Entering your details hands over your password and account token, letting attackers take control and send the same message to your contacts. Treating unexpected free offers with caution and signing in only through the official app are the best ways to stay safe.

Created by Scam or Safe Editorial Team
Medium risk Gaming

Game Account Trading Scam

In this scam, buyers, sellers, or traders of game accounts and items take payment or the account, then disappear, reclaim the account, or hijack it, since trading usually breaks the game's rules and offers no protection.

Created by Scam or Safe Editorial Team

Your questions answered

Do free currency generators work?
No. They are always scams that steal logins, push surveys and ads, or install malware, and never deliver currency. Buy only through the official store.
Why do they ask for my username or login?
To take over your account or harvest credentials. No legitimate generator exists, and the game never gives free currency this way.
I used one and entered my login. What now?
Change your password, enable two-factor authentication, run a security scan if you downloaded anything, and review your account.
How do I get currency safely?
Only through the official in-game store or app, never from third-party generators or videos.

Last reviewed June 2026 · Written & reviewed by the

Disclaimer: This page provides educational information only to help you recognise common scam patterns. It is not legal, financial, cybersecurity, or law enforcement advice, and it does not confirm whether any specific message, company, or person is genuine or fraudulent. When in doubt, contact the official organisation directly and report concerns to your local authorities.