GTA 6 early-access scam and phishing campaign
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Scammers launched fake websites around the GTA 6 pre-order announcement to lure gamers with promises of early access and immediate payment. The operation pushes victims toward cryptocurrency transfers and may also be used for logins/key activations theft, creating direct fraud and account risk. Malwarebytes warned that only official Rockstar channels are legitimate, while the scam pages are designed to look credible enough to trigger quick, irreversible payments.
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23.06.2026 16:00 2 articles · 2h ago
Fake GTA 6 early-access websites lure victims with cryptocurrency payments
Initial DisclosureScammers set up fake websites after Rockstar Games announced that Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) pre-orders would be available from June 25, using promises of early access and VIP early access to induce cryptocurrency payments and payment-code entry. Malwarebytes warned that any site claiming to sell GTA 6 early access is not authorized by Rockstar Games, may be used to steal logins or key activations, and should be treated as fraudulent unless announced through official Rockstar channels.
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- GTA 6 Scams Emerge as Pre-Orders Open — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 23.06.2026 16:00
- GTA 6 Scams Emerge as Pre-Orders Open — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 23.06.2026 16:00