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A 71 -year -old woman lost $ 180,000 after falling into a virtual blow. The estelionetary took place by businessman and billionaire Elon Musk and, over seven months, convinced the retired to perform several bank transactions. In return, he promised marriage and even a participation in his companies.
The blow was only discovered when the victim’s son took his mother’s cell phone and prevented her from making new payments. Cases like this are increasingly common, especially among the elderly, who may be more vulnerable to fraudulent approaches on the Internet.
Woman loses $ 180,000 when falling in a fake elon musk coup/Photo: Reproduction
On social networks, the case generated great repercussion and several reactions of netizens. Some showed unbelief that someone believed that Elon Musk would borrow money, while others pointed out that this type of scam explores the victims’ emotional deficiency. “Now I understand why certain politicians are elected and fake news spread,” commented one user. Another mocked: “We now know how Elon Musk got a billionaire: applying love blows.”
Among the messages, there were also those who mourned the victim’s vulnerability and warned of the impact of loneliness on the elderly. “Many older people have no affection or love and end up deluded,” said a netizen. Another shared a personal experience: “My mother lost $ 8,000 to a scammer who passed me on WhatsApp.”
Authorities warn that this type of scam is often applied by specialized criminals, who use false profiles to deceive victims and convince them to make financial transfers. Experts always recommend distrusting online contacts who request money and seek guidance from family members or security agencies before making any transaction.
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