Fake Elon Musk Crypto Scams Still Tricking People in 2025

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Scammers just won't quit. They're still using Elon Musk's name to steal crypto. It's kind of surprising how many people still fall for it, honestly.

These fraudsters create pretty convincing schemes. Fake websites. Social media posts. They claim Musk is feeling generous with Bitcoin and Ethereum. Not true.

The deepfakes are getting better. Way better. Security folks found at least 15 YouTube channels pushing these scams. The videos look real. They sound like him. QR codes pop up linking to sketchy sites.

Send a little crypto, get double back? Nope. Money gone. Scammers vanish.

One fake video went viral. It showed "Musk" announcing a $20 million giveaway. Someone lost 10 Bitcoin to this nonsense. That's a fortune.

Stay safe. Remember this: Elon has never done crypto giveaways. Never. It seems obvious, but people keep falling for it.

These scams play on FOMO. Urgency. Exclusivity. The promise feels real in the moment.

Official channels only. Tesla's website. SpaceX accounts. Nothing else.

The rule remains simple. If they want your crypto first? It's not legitimate. Walk away.

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