Epic Games Sues Alleged Fortnite Account Scammer

Epic Games has taken legal action against an Illinois resident, Isaac Strock, accusing him of stealing and reselling hundreds of Fortnite accounts via Telegram. The lawsuit, filed on February 27, is part of Epic’s ongoing crackdown on fraud within its ecosystem.

An anti-cheat update from Epic links to the legal filing, which alleges that Strock exploited various methods to illegally gain access to player accounts, including deceiving Epic's support team. Additionally, he is accused of selling a guide to help others commit similar fraud.

"Strock takes control of other players' Epic Games accounts through fraud," Epic states in the lawsuit. "He contacts Epic's player support team and pretends to be the account holder of the account he is trying to steal … Epic has caught Strock attempting to deceive its player support team at least four times."

One incident outlined in the suit occurred on June 16, 2023, when Strock allegedly posed as an account owner and attempted to change the registered email. Epic claims he also used credentials leaked from data breaches to access accounts.

Once in control of these accounts, Strock reportedly sold them via Telegram, with one example showing a September 12, 2024 sale of an account containing 146 skins and a small amount of V-Bucks for $425 worth of Bitcoin. Epic traced access to this account back to Strock’s IP address.

Epic Cracks Down on Account Theft and Resale

Epic’s lawsuit also references Strock’s now-defunct personal website, where he allegedly boasted about selling 482 Fortnite-related products. Additionally, Epic accuses him of running a Telegram channel dedicated to illegally trading Fortnite accounts and distributing his account manipulation guide.

According to Epic, "Strock has sold access to hundreds of other players’ Epic Games accounts, boasting online about thousands of dollars in profits."

A key aspect of the lawsuit is Epic’s End User License Agreement (EULA), which explicitly prohibits the transfer, sale, or purchase of accounts and in-game items. Epic claims that Strock’s actions not only violated the EULA but also caused financial and operational harm, requiring additional resources to combat fraud while defrauding original account holders.

As of now, Strock has yet to respond to the allegations.

Epic’s War on Fortnite Cheaters and Fraudsters

Epic Games has been aggressively targeting cheaters and exploiters, often making these cases public. In a recent settlement, a player caught cheating in a major Fortnite tournament was forced to:

• Upload a video confession to YouTube
• Donate their winnings to charity
• Issue a public apology
• Accept a lifetime ban

Epic has embraced transparency, ensuring that the Fortnite community is aware of its efforts to maintain fair play. Alongside its legal pursuits, the company has also introduced "second chances" for first-time offenders, adjusted hardware requirements for tournament integrity, and implemented new anti-cheat measures.

As Epic continues to refine its approach, one thing is clear: those who attempt to game the system will face serious consequences.