But something felt off. He’d heard stories about phishing sites and account theft.

Let me give you a helpful, realistic story that looks into this topic — not to promise false hope, but to guide you wisely.

Alex clicked. The YouTuber had a robotic voice, a blurry screen, and a link in the description saying “Get Code Now.” It led to a survey: “Enter your email, verify you’re human, and complete 3 offers.”

I understand the appeal of finding free redeem codes for a game like Mortal Kombat 11 — those brutal Fatalities and cinematic story moments are a blast, but game costs add up fast.