Beware: Fake Elon Musk Endorsements Fuel SMS Scam Selling Bogus Energy Devices!
Bitdefender security researchers have uncovered a scam exploiting the allure of fake Elon Musk endorsements to sell bogus energy-saving devices. Promising massive electricity bill reductions, these SMS scams use Musk’s name to boost credibility. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it’s probably just as fake as those “Musk” quotes!
Hot Take:
Elon Musk may be launching rockets to Mars, but these scammers are trying to launch your electricity bill savings into orbit! Unfortunately, their spacecraft is made of fake quotes and flimsy devices. If you receive an SMS promising Musk-approved savings, it’s probably more fiction than science!
Key Points:
- Scammers are using fake Elon Musk endorsements in SMS campaigns to sell phony energy-saving devices.
- These malicious messages target U.S. residents, claiming significant reductions in electricity bills.
- The scam uses personal data from breaches to personalize messages and increase credibility.
- Fake articles mimic news sites, complete with made-up quotes and bogus testimonials.
- Bitdefender warns of ongoing threats and advises verification with actual energy providers.
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