A deepfake video of Elon Musk falsely promising a $20 million cryptocurrency giveaway went viral, directing viewers to a fraudulent website called Elon4u.com.
A deepfake video featuring Elon Musk was created and circulated online, falsely promoting a $20 million cryptocurrency giveaway. In the video, Musk appears to announce a surprise crypto giveaway, claiming 'I'll be doing a $20 million crypto giveaway at Elon4u.com for one week starting December 13,' urging viewers to act fast and participate. The deepfake video presented Musk as inviting people to take part in the giveaway, reassuring them that the process is quick and easy. The video went viral and sparked confusion and concern among viewers. The fraudulent video directed users to visit the website Elon4u.com. The scam was quickly debunked when DogeDesigner, a well-known figure in the crypto community, posted a warning on X (formerly Twitter) stating 'Elon Musk and his companies are NOT doing any crypto giveaways. Don't fall for scams! Stay safe,' emphasizing that people should not be deceived by the fake video. The Elon4u.com website featured in the video is now under scrutiny, with experts advising internet users to avoid visiting suspicious sites and to report potentially harmful content. The report notes that Musk has not publicly commented on this specific deepfake incident, though his reputation as a target for online scams, including fake giveaways, is well-known.
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