fortnite live event causes V-Bucks price spike and server chaos, leaving players and parents paying the price
Tens of millions of gamers crashed Epic Games' servers during yesterday's fortnite live event, but the real damage might be to your wallet. As the virtual concert crashed and lagged, players desperate for the limited-time in-game rewards accidentally double-spent on V-Bucks bundles and cosmetic items. The frenzy also caused a temporary 15% spike in third-party skin resale prices. Worse, scammers are now targeting frustrated parents and kids with fake "event refund" emails to steal credit card info. If you bought V-Bucks during the crash, check your bank statements now for unauthorized charges. Epic has not yet offered refunds for those who missed the event due to server issues.