**The Dark Side of X**
Or as I now call it:
*Ali Elon and the 400 Musks*
update :
Since January 2025, I have been targeted by over 400 fake accounts impersonating Elon Musk on X and Telegram. These accounts have exploited my trust through love scams, investment fraud, and demands for Steamcards, Applecards, and Walmart payments, resulting in documented financial losses.
I have evidence in the form of screenshots, phone numbers, and chat logs, which I would only share with the real Elon Musk or law enforcement authorities. My experience highlights a systemic issue: X and Telegram do too little to combat fake accounts and the fraudsters behind them. This raises serious concerns about user safety on these platforms.
My story is just one example of the countless scams involving fake “Elon Musks” on X and Telegram. The lack of effective measures against such fraud suggests that an investigation into X’s practices may be necessary to protect users and hold the platform accountable.
The First Fake “Elon Musk”
In January 2025, I was contacted by an account claiming to be Elon Musk. Initially skeptical, I engaged in a brief conversation. The individual invited me to Telegram, where they proposed an investment opportunity I could not afford. When I declined, they shifted to romantic messages, which I later recognized as a manipulation tactic. A video call revealed that the person was not Elon Musk, prompting me to question their intentions. Despite my attempts to disengage, the messages continued, and I often responded minimally to avoid confrontation.
Escalation of the Fraud
The situation worsened as more fake “Elon Musks” contacted me, each instructing me to block the others. Seeking help on X proved futile, as the platform appears to offer little support for victims of such scams. This led me to question whether X has become a safe haven for scammers, similar to Telegram. By late January, another account, which I’ll refer to as Elon2, became aggressive, pressuring me to invest sums I could not afford. I terminated contact, but the harassment persisted.
A Disturbing Turn
Another account, Elon3, began with similar romantic promises, even claiming they wanted to marry me. Following an accident that required medical treatment, a friend informed them via WhatsApp that I was unavailable. This gave them access to two of my numbers, which they used to demand money. They called repeatedly, insisted on video calls, and eventually requested inappropriate images. I refused, citing personal boundaries, particularly after a breast surgery in the previous year. They accepted my refusal, but their demands escalated to include my PayPal account, a $3,400 Tesla membership card, a US Apple credit card (unavailable in Germany), and Steamcards. Under pressure, I purchased Steamcards, a decision I regret. They also hacked my Bybit account, stealing a $50 balance, which I am still working to recover. On March 5, 2025, I blocked them on WhatsApp after they suggested I resort to illegal means to obtain money.
A Persistent Threat
The harassment continued with various fake accounts, including those claiming to need charity funds, promoting sales, or using religious pretexts. Reporting these accounts on X was ineffective, as they remained active. By this point, I had encountered dozens of fake “Elon Musks,” and contacting X support proved impossible. In week 11, another account lured me into a Telegram chat, claiming to represent Interpol. They presented a badge and ID, interrogated me, and claimed my data was on the darknet, only to demand Steamcards as well. I preserved evidence of this interaction, which disappeared the next day. I would share this with the real Elon Musk (@elonmusk), but only him.
After these events, I filed a police report in Germany with extensive evidence and submitted an online report to the US Federal Government, receiving a case number. However, the harassment persisted, suggesting that my contact information was being shared among scammers.
### A Call for Accountability###
I do not hold the real Elon Musk responsible for these incidents.
In fact, he remains a role model for me – his vision for Mars has inspired me to study coding, learn Java and Python, and even develop my own app, “Momo,” to keep my PC organized.
I admire his commitment to free speech and truth, values that are rare today.
However, the rampant fraud on X does not align with the principles I associate with him.
The scale of these scams indicates a significant failure by X to protect its users. An investigation into the platform’s policies and practices is warranted to address the proliferation of fake accounts and ensure user safety. Without meaningful action, X risks developing a reputation as unsafe as Telegram’s.
This is my warning: There is only one Elon Musk, not countless impostors. Users must be informed to prevent further victims.
Hence my title: *Ali Elon and the 400 Musks* – a reference to *Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves*.
I fear this issue is far from resolved...
