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Game enthusiasts purchase the latest release of ''Grand Theft Auto Five'' after the game went on sale at the Game Stop store in Encinitas, California September 17, 2013 Reuters/Mike Blake

Money can be difficult to acquire especially when you just started playing “Grand Theft Auto V”. You can earn cash through legal and illegal ways so feel free to explore the open world and take on a few missions to increase your income potential. Here are some tips on how to make money on “GTA 5”.

1. Exploits

You can go for the Hidden Package Exploit, which involves searching for hidden packages throughout the map. You can gain anywhere between $5,000 and $25,000 per package. If you pick up a package, immediately switch to a different character then make a switch again. The package will reappear so you can repeat the process again. If you leave the area, the package will disappear. The Armored Car Exploit allows you to take an armored car without firing a shot. Once you evade the police, park the armored car in your garage and save the game. Blow off the doors then leave the car in the garage. Loot the armored vehicle and return later. The car will still be parked, full of cash.

2. Assassinate

Franklins Assassination missions allow you to invest and make a lot of money. Finish the story mode before completing the missions so you can have as much cash as you need using all three characters. Check the news to see which stocks are rising or falling. Save your game then shut off auto save. Invest all your money in a stock which appears to be rising. Go to the safehouse and rest without saving. Keep checking your stock until it peaks then sell. In the Hotel Assassination, you damage Bilkington shares to raise Betta Pharmaceuticals shares. The latter’s shares will peak at around 80 percent.

3. Rob

Wait for people to withdraw money from ATM machines before robbing them using a suppressed weapon or your bare fists. Make sure you leave the area before the police arrive. You may also complete the Jewel Store Job and other heists which provide you with big money.

There are other thrilling ways to earn money fast on “Grand Theft Auto V”. Take on missions and look for loopholes so you never have to worry about insufficient funds again.

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