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Expert says GTA 6 pre-orders are a big target for scammers — warns 'scammers don’t need to break into Rockstar or hack the game' to steal your details

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  • Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are available right now, with millions of fans flocking to secure copies of the game
  • Researchers warn that the excitement presents an opportunity for scammers
  • Possible scams include fraudulent early access sites and fake retailers

Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are available right now, offering millions of eager fans the chance to secure copies of what is already undoubtedly the most anticipated game of all time. It's an exciting time to be a gamer, but the pre-order frenzy also presents a huge opportunity for scammers.

We've already seen the rise of fake early access websites designed to steal your card details, but researchers at Norton say that this could be part of a larger, more alarming trend.

Iskander Sanchez-Rola, senior director of AI and innovation at Norton parent company Gen Digital, warns that while every big game launch attracts scammers "GTA 6...

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