GTA 6 ‘early access’ for a few hundred bucks in crypto? It’s a scam, …

Grand Theft Auto 6 doesn’t launch until November 19, preorders haven’t even opened yet, and there’s still no word on a PC version. None of that has stopped a crop of websites from telling fans they can buy “VIP early access” right now. Malwarebytes has looked at them, and the verdict is exactly what you’d expect: there’s nothing on the other end of the payment.

What the scam actually offers

The pitch is simple and effective. Pay “a few hundred dollars,” get into GTA 6 before everyone else. The catch is the payment method. These sites want crypto, which is the whole point.

Malwarebytes flagged the trend in a report this week, describing a fresh wave of sites built around the early-access hook. The company shared screenshots of several, and they’re not subtle. One bundles GTA 6 with Mr. Beast and Lego on the same page, presumably on the theory that three recognisable names are more convincing than one. sport-newz.biz

There is no early access to buy. You send the money, you get nothing, end of transaction.

Why crypto is the tell

The reason scammers insist on cryptocurrency isn’t aesthetic. Once you’ve sent it, it’s gone. There’s no chargeback, no fraud department to call, no realistic path to recovering or even reporting the loss in a way that gets your money back.

Compare that to a stolen credit card payment, where a bank can claw funds back and shut the merchant down. Crypto removes that safety net entirely, which is precisely why it’s the payment rail of choice for this kind of thing.

If a site selling you a game demands payment in crypto, that’s your cue to close the tab. It’s a decent rule for almost anything online, but it’s iron-clad here.

GTA 6 is “the perfect bait”

Stefan Dasic of Malwarebytes called GTA 6 ideal material for a scam, and he’s right. The franchise has sold hundreds of millions of copies. It’s been 13 years since GTA 5. The appetite for the sequel is enormous, and scammers don’t need to manufacture hype when there’s this much of it sitting around for free.

The easy assumption is that only kids fall for this. Dasic isn’t so sure, and neither am I. The sites lean on urgency and FOMO, the language nudges you toward an impulsive click, and they’re polished enough to pass a quick glance.

The murkier problem is that paying extra for “advance access” to a real game has become completely normal. Deluxe editions routinely sell early entry as a perk. So a fan who’s seen that a dozen times isn’t necessarily being naive when a site dangles the same thing. The format is familiar. That’s what makes the fake version work.

Malwarebytes doesn’t have figures on how many people are hitting these sites. But scams like this don’t survive on nothing. They persist because somebody always pays.

How to not get burned

A few things worth keeping straight while the hype builds:

• There is no GTA 6 early access right now. Not officially, not unofficially, not for any price.
• If Rockstar ever does sell some kind of “advance access,” buy it from official storefronts only.
• Any site demanding crypto for a game purchase is a scam. No exceptions worth the gamble.

Real preorders open on June 25. The game ships for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on November 19, with the PC version still officially unannounced. Anything offering you more than that before then is selling a story, and charging you for the privilege of believing it.

Tunisia vs Netherlands prediction. Eliminated Tunisia face a rotated Netherlands at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City on Friday, 26 June 2026 (01:00 SAST (Friday, 26 June 2026)). The Dutch are through and need only a draw to confirm Group F top spot. Tunisia conceded nine goals in two matches. Brobbey leads; Gakpo and De Jong retained. Our prediction: Netherlands to win. Full analysis, team news, line-ups and all markets on SportPesa.

Match details

Field	Detail
Competition	2026 FIFA World Cup — Group F, Match Day 3
Date & kick-off	Friday, 26 June 2026 at 01:00 SAST (Friday, 26 June 2026)
Venue	Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Group F standings	After Match Day 2: Netherlands 4pts, Japan 4pts, Sweden 3pts, Tunisia 0pts (eliminated)
Stakes	Tunisia: pride only. Netherlands: a draw secures top spot; a win guarantees it whatever Japan do vs Sweden.
Simultaneous match	Japan vs Sweden kicks off at the same time — Netherlands will be monitoring that result.
Where to watch	DSTV/GOTV

Netherlands’ final group audition vs Tunisia’s farewell

Netherlands’ 5-1 demolition of Sweden confirmed them as a genuine knockout-round contender and wiped away the bitter memories of their 2-2 draw with Japan in the opener. Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey were the driving forces in that Sweden win, and their partnership gives Ronald Koeman significant attacking depth even with rotation.

Koeman uses this match to balance squad fitness with the goal difference motivation of staying ahead of Japan if they end level on points. The XI shows calculated changes: Bart Verbruggen replaces Flekken in goal; Jan Paul van Hecke and Micky van de Ven come in at centre-back and left-back. Frenkie de Jong, Ryan Gravenberch, and Tijjani Reijnders anchor the midfield. Memphis Depay is expected on the bench, ready to impact if needed.

Tunisia’s campaign has been a painful experience. Nine goals conceded and only one scored across two matches tells the story. Coach Hervé Renard — brought in on an emergency basis after the 5-1 Sweden defeat — has had minimal time to implement any meaningful tactical changes. Ellyes Skhiri and Hannibal Mejbri (Manchester United) hold down the midfield. Teen striker Rayan Elloumi may earn a rare start given the lack of qualification pressure. The Tunisian camp will want to leave the tournament with at least a moment to remember.

Team news and expected line-ups

Tunisia: Skhiri and Mejbri in midfield. Elloumi may start (teen striker, nothing to lose). Unchanged starting framework under Renard.

Netherlands: Verbruggen in goal. Van Hecke and Van de Ven in defence. De Jong and Gravenberch retained. Brobbey leads alongside Gakpo and Malen

Tunisia (4-3-3)	Netherlands (4-3-3)
Dahmen (GK)	Verbruggen (GK)
Kechrida (RB)	Dumfries (RB)
M. Talbi (CB)	Van Hecke (CB)
Meriah (CB)	Van Dijk (CB)
Abdi (LB)	Van de Ven (LB)
Skhiri (DM)	De Jong (DM)
Laïdouni (CM)	Gravenberch (DM)
Mejbri (CM)	Reijnders (CM)
Achouri (RW)	Malen (RW)
Ltaief (AM)	Brobbey (ST)
Elloumi/Jaziri (ST)	Gakpo (LW)

Key stats

• Tunisia: 0pts from 2 matches. Lost Sweden 1-5 (MD1), lost Japan 0-4 (MD2). Eliminated.
• Tunisia: conceded 9 goals in two matches. Scored just 1 (Mbaye vs France — wait, that’s Group I; Tunisia: Hannibal Mejbri was their creative chance in Group F).
• Tunisia form (last 5): L D L L L — four consecutive losses.
• Hervé Renard: emergency coach appointment after Sweden defeat.
• Ellyes Skhiri: midfield anchor for Tunisia.
• Hannibal Mejbri (Manchester United): Tunisia’s most technically capable player.
• Rayan Elloumi: teen striker who may start for Tunisia in this farewell match.
• Netherlands: 4pts from 2 matches. Drew Japan 2-2 (MD1), beat Sweden 5-1 (MD2).
• Netherlands form (last 5): W W D D W — strong but inconsistent.
• Cody Gakpo: scored in the Sweden win. Expected to start.
• Brian Brobbey: leads the attack in rotation. Scored vs Sweden.
• Frenkie de Jong and Gravenberch: midfield quality retained despite rotation.
• H2H: Tunisia 1-1 Netherlands (February 2009, Friendly). Only previous meeting.
• Group F standings (after MD2): Netherlands 4pts, Japan 4pts, Sweden 3pts, Tunisia 0pts.

Head-to-head

Tunisia and the Netherlands have met only once previously: a 1-1 draw in an international friendly in February 2009. This World Cup Group F match is the first ever competitive fixture between the two nations.

Date	Result
February 2009	Tunisia 1–1 Netherlands (International Friendly)

Current form

Team	Last 5 (inc. WC)
Tunisia	L D L L L — 9 goals conceded, 1 scored in this tournament
Netherlands	W W D D W — qualified; beat Sweden 5-1 in their last match

Our prediction

Netherlands are overwhelming favourites. Even with rotation, the quality of Gakpo, Brobbey, De Jong, and Gravenberch is far beyond what Tunisia have faced so far in this tournament — and Sweden and Japan were already too much for them. Tunisia have conceded nine goals in 180 minutes.

Goal difference may be a significant motivator for the Dutch if they end equal with Japan. Koeman will be aware that a convincing win here could matter in the final standings. Expect Netherlands to score freely, even against a Tunisia side that simply needs the match to end with some dignity.

Our prediction: Netherlands to win.

Odds and markets

Odds correct at 0100Hrs UTC on 26/06/2026.

How to bet on SportPesa

1. Open the Tunisia vs Netherlands event page on SportPesa (link above).
2. Choose your market — Single Bet (SB), Multi-Bet (MB), or Live Bet (LB) once the match starts.
3. Enter your stake and place your bet.

Frequently asked questions

What time does Tunisia vs Netherlands kick off?

Kick-off is at 01:00 SAST (Friday, 26 June 2026) on Friday, 26 June 2026, at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, USA.

Are Tunisia already eliminated from World Cup 2026?

Yes. Tunisia were eliminated after their 4-0 defeat to Japan on Match Day 2, having already lost 5-1 to Sweden on Match Day 1. This final group match is for pride only.

Do the Netherlands need to win to qualify?

No. The Netherlands have already qualified for the Round of 32. A draw would secure Group F top spot. A win guarantees first place regardless of the Japan vs Sweden result.

Is Memphis Depay playing for Netherlands vs Tunisia?

Depay is expected on the bench for this match as Koeman rotates the squad with qualification secured. Brian Brobbey leads the attack alongside Cody Gakpo and Donyell Malen.

What group are Tunisia and Netherlands in at World Cup 2026?

Both sides are in Group F alongside Japan and Sweden. After Match Day 2, the Netherlands and Japan are level on four points. Sweden are on three and Tunisia have been eliminated with zero.

READ ALSO: Japan vs Sweden Prediction.

Il n’a pas le même gabarit, ni certainement la même technique, mais Ibrahim Maza nous rappelle un certain Lakhdar Belloumi dans sa manière d’orchestrer le jeu.

Élu homme du match face à la Jordanie, Ibrahim Maza a mis tout le monde d’accord, adversaires comme partenaires. Resté sur le terrain durant les 97 minutes, il s’est imposé comme le détonateur qui manquait grandement aux Fennecs. Maza a brillé tout au long de cette rencontre décisive.

Maza, maître du jeu

Dans ce succès précieux, le milieu du Bayer Leverkusen a pris les commandes du jeu algérien, dictant le rythme et donnant de la fluidité aux phases offensives.

Disponible, propre dans ses transmissions et toujours juste dans ses choix et ses dribbles, il a été de loin le meilleur Fennec sur le terrain. À chaque ballon touché, Maza a donné une impression de maîtrise et de maturité impressionnante, s’affirmant comme un véritable métronome des Fennecs.

Pour rappel, lors de la première confrontation face à l’Argentine, Maza avait délivré un caviar à Chaïbi pour un but finalement signalé hors jeu.

Le joueur a confirmé son statut de pépite à suivre dans ce Mondial. Par sa justesse technique, sa vision et sa capacité à accélérer le jeu, il a constamment mis les siens dans le bon sens.

Maza, le nouveau meneur des Fennecs

Au vu de ses dernières prestations, l’Algérie tient peut-être enfin son véritable chef d’orchestre. Comme les grandes nations qui bâtissent leur jeu autour de leurs meilleurs créateurs, les Fennecs doivent désormais construire leur animation offensive autour d’Ibrahim Maza. Par sa capacité à orienter le jeu, casser les lignes et accélérer le tempo, il apparaît aujourd’hui comme la pièce centrale sur laquelle peut reposer l’équilibre et l’ambition offensive de cette sélection.

Une influence totale

Au-delà de son impact dans le jeu, les chiffres confirment son influence : quatre tirs, cinq dribbles réussis et six ballons touchés dans la surface adverse. Des statistiques qui traduisent une activité constante et une présence permanente dans les zones dangereuses.

Un joueur complet, capable aussi bien de créer que de récupérer, et qui s’impose déjà comme l’un des hommes clés de cette sélection algérienne.

Un match décisif à venir

Désormais, l’Algérie se projette vers un rendez-vous capital face à l’Autriche et compte sur Ibrahim Maza pour guider les Fennecs vers les seizièmes de finale.

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Absent de la liste de Vladimir Petkovic pour la Coupe du monde 2026, Ismaël Bennacer n’en demeure pas moins l’un des premiers soutiens de l’équipe nationale algérienne. À quelques heures du match décisif face à la Jordanie, remporté par les Fennecs (2-1), le milieu de terrain algérien avait adressé un message fort à ses compatriotes lors d’un entretien accordé à Radio Mosaique FM.

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