GTA 6 scammers are cashing in before Rockstar sells a single copy
Scammers are taking advantage of the anticipation surrounding the release of GTA 6 by targeting eager fans. Reports indicate that cybercriminals are using fake installers and phishing pages to exploit the game's popularity. As Rockstar Games prepares for pre-orders, these scams are becoming increasingly prevalent.
- ▪Scammers are exploiting the hype around GTA 6 with fake installers and phishing pages.
- ▪NordVPN's report highlights various scams, including fake early access and malicious Android apps.
- ▪There are also fraudulent versions of popular piracy sites being used to distribute malware.
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While some gamers are mourning the GTA 6’s old release date passing by (May 26), there are others who are being lured into scams. Rockstar Games has yet to release its most anticipated games ever, and there’s no official public beta either. But scammers have decided that this is the perfect time to start hunting impatient fans. The report from NordVPN’s Threat Intelligence team found that cybercriminals are exploiting massive interest around Grand Theft Auto VI with fake installers, bogus beta access, Android adware, and phishing pages.
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