As excitement builds around the Grand Theft Auto VI video game, cybersecurity experts are urging fans to stay cautious as online scams offer early access to the highly anticipated game.

Specifically, officials are warning of scam sites offering bogus “VIP early access” offers that tell would-be players to pay in cryptocurrency for a game that has not launched.

What’s happening?

Malwarebytes issued a new warning, highlighted by Ladbible, in advance of GTA 6 preorders opening Thursday, June 25, as scammers moved to target impatient buyers.

In a statement, Malwarebytes said: “A new wave of scam websites is offering…