Fake ads and websites have been popping up lately claiming that Elon Musk has launched a new project called “Quantum AI.”
Fake advertisements for Quantum AI and websites with the well-known name Elon Musk
These websites claim to come from reputable news sources such as ZDF or the program “heute”:
The scammers use old pictures and fake interviews to suggest credibility. However, the URL of the website (annualoqger. life) and links that only lead to further advertising expose it as a fake. You will also be asked to enter your personal data here.
False promises and misleading
The scammers behind these websites lure people with the promise of high profits by investing in cryptocurrencies. They use fake quotes and claim that prominent people like Elon Musk or OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever are directly involved.
However, these claims are baseless and only serve to create trust and entice users to invest.
Risks and consequences of dubious projects
Users who fall for the scam often invest large sums of money in the alleged projects. They are further manipulated in WhatsApp groups to invest even more money. In the end, the money ends up in the fraudsters' accounts and is irretrievably lost to the victims.
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Prevention and protective measures
Not only we at Mimikama, but also police authorities and consumer advice centers regularly warn against such phishing attempts. Lower Saxony State Criminal Police Office also provides useful tips on protecting against phishing and scams.
- Be wary of unusual requests for personal or financial information.
- Websites without an imprint or with dubious URL structures should always be avoided.
- Always check the credibility of websites and the authenticity of messages.
- Information should be obtained from trustworthy sources
- Critically question dubious offers.
Conclusion
The current trend of celebrities like Elon Musk being used for fraudulent cryptocurrency platforms shows the need to stay vigilant and informed.
Adhering to basic security measures and critically examining information are crucial to detecting and avoiding such fraud attempts.
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Source: DPA
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