Subj : A new SMS energy scam is using Elon Musks face to steal your mone
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Date : Tue Mar 11 2025 14:15:08

A new SMS energy scam is using Elon Musks face to steal your money

Date:
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Description:
Bitdefender has discovered a malicious SMS campaign using X owner Elon Musk 
likeness.

FULL STORY
======================================================================Bitdefen
der has identified a malicious SMS campaign The texts promise up to 90% 
energy bills savings Elon Musk's likeness is used to try and trick victims 

A malicious SMS campaign has been discovered by Bitdefender, taking advantage 
of Americans who want to save money on their energy bills. 

The scammers sent an offer for an innovative energy saving device via an SMS, 
 usually including the victims real name, urging them to follow a link to 
start saving hundreds on their electric bill. The fraudsters most likely had 
access to the victims names through previous data breaches. Heres one example 
of the SMS; 

 Gary, your neighbors are paying 79% less for power. Why arent you? Stop 
overpaying- click here to start saving https://gimelove .com/eln ESaver Watt 

As well as phishing and malware attacks, the link was found to lead some 
recipients to a fake news article featuring a photo and testimonial from 
Musk, promising an up to 90% saving on monthly electricity bills. 

The big power companies are scamming you. Yes, thats right. Believe it or 
not, they have been using a secret to cheat you every time you run your 
lights, dishwasher, blender, vacuum and anything else that draws power, says 
the fake Elon Musk. 

This is why your power bill is so expensive every month and keeps rising with 
some US residents paying as much as $500 a month in electric bills. Every 
American can slash their electricity bill by 90% using this revolutionary 
technology. Youre welcome. 

The article features a photo of the device, and links to product pages, where 
the plugin is sold for $40. Bitdefender has seen similar devices sold on 
Chinese marketplaces for just a few dollars - but to be clear, energy prices 
cannot be reduced by plugging in an outlet, and these devices will cost 
victims money and their personal information. 

These are classic social engineering attacks , which are designed to panic or 
entice victims into action - usually clicking a malicious link which will 
steal their data. The best way to stay safe from attacks like these is to 
stay vigilant, and to never click any unsolicited links - remember, if it 
seems too good to be true, it probably is! You might also like Cybercriminals 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/a-new-sms-energy-scam-is-using-elon-mus
ks-face-to-steal-your-money


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