GTA VI is almost here. How you can avoid scams targeting gamers.

The 13-year wait is almost over."It's a long-awaited game, it's in my hometown," said Oscar Chiffone."We're excited to be in our city in this game."Grand Theft Auto VI drops worldwide on Nov. 19, 2026.The latest entry in the controversial video game series is based on the Magic City and has captivated gamers since the first game dropped in 1997."It's certainly a generational event in the gaming industry," said Chris Mawson, founder and editor-in-chief of Power Up Gaming, a website dedicated to gaming news.Mawson says that while GTA is capturing the attention of gamers, it's also luring in scammers who are targeting users with fake methods for downloading the game before its official release next month. "We all experience the fear of missing out, and that's kind of the mindset that these scammers are playing into," said Mawson.Mawson says scammers are putting up fake ads on social media, with links to download the game early if users are willing to pay.He says don't fall for it. "When t