A new wave of scam websites is offering something millions of people want: a way to play Grand Theft Auto VI before it comes out.

“Get GTA 6 before everyone else.” “Buy VIP early access.” Pay a few hundred dollars in cryptocurrency, enter a payment code, and supposedly unlock the game.

But it’s a scam.

Any site claiming to sell GTA 6 early access is not authorized by Rockstar Games and should be treated as fraudulent unless Rockstar announces it through official channels. You pay, you get nothing, and because the payment is made in cryptocurrency, there’s usually no way to get your money back.

Here’s why these pages exist, why they work, and how to avoid them.