Rockstar Games recently opened pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI. The game is expected to be released in November this year and so far only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles.
Kaspersky Lab specialists noted that against this background, various fraudulent schemes began to appear, exploiting the hype around GTA VI. Gamers from Russia and CIS countries were also targeted.
Fraudsters create fake websites that almost completely copy the visual style and branding of the official game. Such resources host real materials, like GTA VI trailers, and victims are offered to pre-order. If payment data is entered on such a site, users risk compromising it and losing funds from their bank account.
In addition, some fraudsters promote a "token with a name resembling the game's name" and also offer to participate in testing Grand Theft Auto VI. An announcement "Looking for CIS testers" was published on the fraudulent website.
Allegedly, the company is looking for "active players ready to share feedback and participate in closed sessions." Those wishing to take part in the test are offered to subscribe to a closed Telegram channel, where "with a high degree of probability they will be involved in further deception schemes through the messenger."
Cybersecurity experts recommend checking the URL and authenticity of websites before entering personal data; downloading games and mods only from official and reliable platforms.