New Delhi, June 28 -- With GTA 6 fever on the rise, cybersecurity researchers have warned that scammers are trying to cash in on the excitement by claiming to offer early access to the popular open world game with the intention of stealing users' money through cryptocurrency payments.

According to a new report by Malwarebytes, fake websites have begun to pop up that offer "VIP Digital Access" or "Exclusive Early Access Preview" if the user pays a few hundred dollars in cryptocurrency.

"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...