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Unknown scammers impersonating Elon Musk

Incidents involved as Deployer

Incident 13061 Report
Florida Couple Reportedly Loses $45,000 in Alleged AI-Generated Elon Musk Impersonation Scam

2025-12-15

A Florida couple reportedly lost approximately $45,000 after scammers impersonating Elon Musk used AI-generated deepfake videos and social engineering to run a fake car giveaway and investment scheme. The victim was contacted via Facebook, moved to WhatsApp, and sent personalized videos purporting to show Musk promising prizes and returns. Believing the messages authentic, the victim transferred cash and funds before realizing no car or payout would arrive.

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Unknown scammers

Incidents involved as Deployer
  • Incident 1306
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    Florida Couple Reportedly Loses $45,000 in Alleged AI-Generated Elon Musk Impersonation Scam

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Unknown deepfake technology developers

Incidents involved as Developer
  • Incident 1306
    1 Report

    Florida Couple Reportedly Loses $45,000 in Alleged AI-Generated Elon Musk Impersonation Scam

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Unknown voice cloning technology developers

Incidents involved as Developer
  • Incident 1306
    1 Report

    Florida Couple Reportedly Loses $45,000 in Alleged AI-Generated Elon Musk Impersonation Scam

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George Hendricks

Incidents Harmed By
  • Incident 1306
    1 Report

    Florida Couple Reportedly Loses $45,000 in Alleged AI-Generated Elon Musk Impersonation Scam

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Unnamed spouse of George Hendricks

Incidents Harmed By
  • Incident 1306
    1 Report

    Florida Couple Reportedly Loses $45,000 in Alleged AI-Generated Elon Musk Impersonation Scam

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General public

Incidents Harmed By
  • Incident 1306
    1 Report

    Florida Couple Reportedly Loses $45,000 in Alleged AI-Generated Elon Musk Impersonation Scam

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General public of Florida

Incidents Harmed By
  • Incident 1306
    1 Report

    Florida Couple Reportedly Loses $45,000 in Alleged AI-Generated Elon Musk Impersonation Scam

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General public of the United States

Incidents Harmed By
  • Incident 1306
    1 Report

    Florida Couple Reportedly Loses $45,000 in Alleged AI-Generated Elon Musk Impersonation Scam

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Epistemic integrity

Incidents Harmed By
  • Incident 1306
    1 Report

    Florida Couple Reportedly Loses $45,000 in Alleged AI-Generated Elon Musk Impersonation Scam

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Elon Musk

Incidents Harmed By
  • Incident 1306
    1 Report

    Florida Couple Reportedly Loses $45,000 in Alleged AI-Generated Elon Musk Impersonation Scam

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Investors

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  • Incident 1306
    1 Report

    Florida Couple Reportedly Loses $45,000 in Alleged AI-Generated Elon Musk Impersonation Scam

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Elderly individuals

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  • Incident 1306
    1 Report

    Florida Couple Reportedly Loses $45,000 in Alleged AI-Generated Elon Musk Impersonation Scam

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Elderly investors

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  • Incident 1306
    1 Report

    Florida Couple Reportedly Loses $45,000 in Alleged AI-Generated Elon Musk Impersonation Scam

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Unknown deepfake technology

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  • Incident 1306
    1 Report

    Florida Couple Reportedly Loses $45,000 in Alleged AI-Generated Elon Musk Impersonation Scam

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Unknown voice cloning technology

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  • Incident 1306
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    Florida Couple Reportedly Loses $45,000 in Alleged AI-Generated Elon Musk Impersonation Scam

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WhatsApp

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  • Incident 1306
    1 Report

    Florida Couple Reportedly Loses $45,000 in Alleged AI-Generated Elon Musk Impersonation Scam

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Social media platforms

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  • Incident 1306
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    Florida Couple Reportedly Loses $45,000 in Alleged AI-Generated Elon Musk Impersonation Scam

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