Family Safety
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How to Protect Your Kids' Gaming Accounts
Children are prime targets for gaming scammers. Here's how parents can help protect them.
Kids are often targeted by scammers because they're more trusting and less security-aware. Here's how to protect them.
## Common Scams Targeting Kids
- **Free Robux/V-Bucks scams** - Promise free currency, steal accounts
- **Trading scams** - Trick kids into unfair trades
- **Impersonation** - Pretend to be YouTubers or Roblox admins
- **Malware downloads** - Fake game mods or cheats
## Essential Safety Steps
### 1. Use Parental Controls
- Roblox: Enable Account Restrictions
- Fortnite: Enable Parental Controls
- PlayStation/Xbox: Use family settings
- Steam: Enable Family View
### 2. Set Up Two-Factor Authentication
Help your child enable 2FA on all their gaming accounts. Use an authenticator app on YOUR phone for their accounts.
### 3. Add Purchase Protection
- Require password/PIN for purchases
- Use prepaid cards instead of linked credit cards
- Set spending limits
### 4. Educate About Scams
Teach your kids:
- "Free" in-game currency is ALWAYS a scam
- Never share passwords with online friends
- Don't click links in game chat
- Real staff never ask for passwords
### 5. Monitor (But Don't Spy)
- Know what games they play
- Have conversations about online friends
- Review friend lists occasionally
- Check for unusual purchases
## Red Flags to Watch For
- Sudden loss of in-game items
- New "friends" asking for personal info
- Requests to log in on external websites
- Unexpected password reset emails
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