😎Hello, dear readers, buckle up for the next episode from the glittering world of X scammers!
Oh, what an honor! Picture this: An alleged Vivek Ramaswamy – yes, that Vivek, or at least a digital doppelgänger (imposter) with way too much time on their hands – not only followed me on X but also slid into my DMs. This all went down on the night of July 19, 2025, at 2:42 a.m., when normal people are asleep, and only I, the fearless blog warrior, am still glued to my PC, orchestrating my blog migration. Spoiler: I didn’t even click on the DM. But this “Vivek”? He couldn’t resist.Here’s the masterpiece:
“Normally, I don’t message first, but your tweet had something that stopped me in my tracks. I thought I’d take a chance and say hi
who knows, maybe we’ll have a great story to tell one day.”
Oh, how romantic! My tweet, probably a glorious #Python snippet or a rant about my blog migration, knocked a “millionaire” off his game. Sure, Vivek, my for-loops and Pandas dataframes are just too sexy to ignore. Jealous because you’re stuck wrestling with Excel spreadsheets?Since I wasn’t in the mood to Google who this guy’s supposed to be, I asked my trusty sidekick Grok: “Who’s Vivek Ramaswamy?” Answer: a US entrepreneur and politician who once ran for president and now tinkers with Elon Musk on some government efficiency commission. Sounds like someone far too busy to message me at 2:42 a.m. about my Python code. But hey, the digital world’s full of surprises, right?Tired and annoyed, I replied politely (because I’m from Germany, and we’ve got manners): “Hey, I’m from Germany, it’s late, I’m wiped out from the blog migration, good night.” Thought that was it. Thought that was clear. Oh, how naïve I was.The response? A work of art:
“I can only imagine how much effort it takes to migrateadiator your blog, especially making it bilingual. You’re doing amazing work, and your dedication is truly inspiring. Don’t forget to take breaks and rest
.”
And then, drumroll:
“I have an opportunity you might like. On behalf of Elon Musk, I’m inviting you to invest in X stocks. This gives you a chance to join Tesla’s exclusive investor list and enjoy some unique benefits. Cheers!”Cheers?! Seriously? I’m sitting here debugging Python code with chamomile tea, and this guy thinks I’ll fall for the oldest scam in the book? “Exclusive benefits”? What’s next, an invite to Elon’s private moon party? I was almost disappointed by how predictable it was. So I wrote back, still polite (why, though?):
“No, thanks. Not interested in investing. I’ve got enough expenses this week, and by the way, I’m working on my blog ‘Ali Elon and the 400 Thieves’ because X is clearly a playground for scammers.”And what does our “Vivek” do? Instead of getting the hint, he fires off a sugary, slightly sulky:
“I wish you success in everything you do.”
Hehe, someone wasn’t thrilled about my firm “no”! What was that, a digital pout? Sorry, “Vivek,” my Python scripts have more charm than your fake investment pitch.You’d think a clear “no” would be enough. But nope, these “celebs” – or are they bots? Clones? Who knows! – just don’t get it. If I want to buy stocks, I’ll do it myself. Dogecoin? Ethereum? Sure, maybe, if I feel like it and have the spare change. But I don’t need some “Vivek” with heart emojis and fake promises. I’m a grown-up, I’ve got an internet connection, and I know how to use a broker. My Python scripts could probably churn out better investment advice than this guy.No hard feelings toward Elon Musk, by the way. The man’s probably too busy building rockets and colonizing Mars to notice what kind of nonsense is being peddled in his name on X. Elon, you’re cool, your vision inspires me – but your platform? A digital bazaar full of con artists who wouldn’t understand my Python code if it hit them in the face.So, dear readers, the moral of the story: Be careful on X. If a “celeb” messages you, praises your code, dangles “exclusive investment opportunities,” and then sulks when you say no, they’re not a VIP – they’re a Very Irritating Phisher. Stay sharp, protect your wallet, and if you want to invest in something, try a good coffee. You’ll need it to navigate this digital jungle – or to write the next Python script that’ll show “Vivek” who’s boss.
“Normally, I don’t message first, but your tweet had something that stopped me in my tracks. I thought I’d take a chance and say hi
who knows, maybe we’ll have a great story to tell one day.”Oh, how romantic! My tweet, probably a glorious #Python snippet or a rant about my blog migration, knocked a “millionaire” off his game. Sure, Vivek, my for-loops and Pandas dataframes are just too sexy to ignore. Jealous because you’re stuck wrestling with Excel spreadsheets?Since I wasn’t in the mood to Google who this guy’s supposed to be, I asked my trusty sidekick Grok: “Who’s Vivek Ramaswamy?” Answer: a US entrepreneur and politician who once ran for president and now tinkers with Elon Musk on some government efficiency commission. Sounds like someone far too busy to message me at 2:42 a.m. about my Python code. But hey, the digital world’s full of surprises, right?Tired and annoyed, I replied politely (because I’m from Germany, and we’ve got manners): “Hey, I’m from Germany, it’s late, I’m wiped out from the blog migration, good night.” Thought that was it. Thought that was clear. Oh, how naïve I was.The response? A work of art:
“I can only imagine how much effort it takes to migrateadiator your blog, especially making it bilingual. You’re doing amazing work, and your dedication is truly inspiring. Don’t forget to take breaks and rest
.”And then, drumroll:
“I have an opportunity you might like. On behalf of Elon Musk, I’m inviting you to invest in X stocks. This gives you a chance to join Tesla’s exclusive investor list and enjoy some unique benefits. Cheers!”Cheers?! Seriously? I’m sitting here debugging Python code with chamomile tea, and this guy thinks I’ll fall for the oldest scam in the book? “Exclusive benefits”? What’s next, an invite to Elon’s private moon party? I was almost disappointed by how predictable it was. So I wrote back, still polite (why, though?):
“No, thanks. Not interested in investing. I’ve got enough expenses this week, and by the way, I’m working on my blog ‘Ali Elon and the 400 Thieves’ because X is clearly a playground for scammers.”And what does our “Vivek” do? Instead of getting the hint, he fires off a sugary, slightly sulky:
“I wish you success in everything you do.”
Hehe, someone wasn’t thrilled about my firm “no”! What was that, a digital pout? Sorry, “Vivek,” my Python scripts have more charm than your fake investment pitch.You’d think a clear “no” would be enough. But nope, these “celebs” – or are they bots? Clones? Who knows! – just don’t get it. If I want to buy stocks, I’ll do it myself. Dogecoin? Ethereum? Sure, maybe, if I feel like it and have the spare change. But I don’t need some “Vivek” with heart emojis and fake promises. I’m a grown-up, I’ve got an internet connection, and I know how to use a broker. My Python scripts could probably churn out better investment advice than this guy.No hard feelings toward Elon Musk, by the way. The man’s probably too busy building rockets and colonizing Mars to notice what kind of nonsense is being peddled in his name on X. Elon, you’re cool, your vision inspires me – but your platform? A digital bazaar full of con artists who wouldn’t understand my Python code if it hit them in the face.So, dear readers, the moral of the story: Be careful on X. If a “celeb” messages you, praises your code, dangles “exclusive investment opportunities,” and then sulks when you say no, they’re not a VIP – they’re a Very Irritating Phisher. Stay sharp, protect your wallet, and if you want to invest in something, try a good coffee. You’ll need it to navigate this digital jungle – or to write the next Python script that’ll show “Vivek” who’s boss.