A woman has been victimised by an elaborate online scheme in which a scammer posed as Elon Musk, leading her to send hundreds of thousands of dollars over several years. Remarkably, she remains convinced it's the genuine billionaire and is eager to send more, ignoring family interventions. The account, shared on Reddit by her son-in-law, has attracted thousands of votes and comments, underscoring the tenacity of such Elon Musk scams.
As of January 2026, these frauds persist, exploiting trust in celebrities through AI and social media to target often elderly individuals with pledges of romance or financial windfalls.
