YouTube Bans Team Falcons ' Official Account

YouTube has blocked the official channel of Team Falcons Esports following a complaint by streamer Erik " fl0m " Flom regarding scam advertisements during a CS2 tournament broadcast. The video featured the team's logo and fake giveaways. Despite the block, fraudulent ads continue to appear on the platform.

Incident Details
fl0m noticed the scam ads while watching the broadcast and publicly reached out to YouTube's administration. Subsequently, the video hosting service removed the verified Team Falcons channel. However, the ads themselves remain active and continue to be shown during matches.

The advertising materials are disguised as giveaways of skins and cash prizes supposedly from Falcons players, including Nikola " NiKo " Kovač. Users report recurring schemes on other channels, raising questions about YouTube's moderation algorithms during major tournaments.

Systemic Esports Problem
The situation with Team Falcons is part of a broader wave of fraud in esports. Previously, scam ads have affected players like s1mple and m0NESY , as well as using the name of Nikola " NiKo " Kovač. Such campaigns highlight a systemic vulnerability of platforms and the need for enhanced security measures, especially during major tournaments. More details about the situation with Falcons and NiKo can be found at the link.