AN ANALYSE ON SCAMS IN ONLINE GAMES

AUTHOR – VARSHA.R, STUDENT AT THE TAMILNADU DR.AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

BEST CITATION – VARSHA.R, AN ANALYSE ON SCAMS IN ONLINE GAMES, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (7) OF 2025, PG. 798-804, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT:

             The growth of online gaming has made immense enjoyment to millions, but it has also paved the way for scams and deceptive practices. Scammers frequently manipulate players by exploiting vulnerabilities and player behavior by taking personal information in online gaming platforms. The impact of these scams is significant on causing financial loss, hacking personal data, lead to depression and other mental health problems.

It further explores psychological and social factors influencing susceptibility, such as trust, social engineering tactics, and demographic characteristics. The study also evaluates the effectiveness of existing security measures and reporting mechanisms within popular gaming platforms. Findings highlight a pressing need for improved digital literacy, proactive moderation, and user-centered security design. The paper concludes with practical recommendations for game developers, educators, and policymakers aimed at reducing scam-related risks and fostering safer online gaming communities. This paper examines the different types of scams in online games, how scammers operate, and the harm they cause to both players and the gaming community.

KEY WORDS: Online Gaming, Scams, Fraud, Social Engineering, Phishing, Account Hijacking, In-game Trades, Fake Giveaways, Pay-to-win Scams, Cyber security, Gaming Economy, Digital Assets, Player Safety, Regulatory Interventions.