💥From App Issues to Scammers: A Day from My Friend and the Grok App💥
Introduction:
Tadaa, I’m back!
Tadaa, I’m back!
My friend just wanted to use xAI’s Grok app on her laptop – but what started as a simple attempt turned into a bizarre encounter with a scammer posing as the „CEO of SpaceX.“
It all began when she publicly tagged
@elonmusk
on X because the app wasn’t working. Instead of a solution, she got an uninvited guest in her profile.Main Section:
- The Trigger: My friend, a loyal user of xAI products, wanted to use the Grok app on her laptop. But the app didn’t work, and in her frustration, she publicly reached out to@elonmuskon X, hoping for support.
- The Uninvited Guest: Soon after, an account named@CEO_OF_SPACEX09appeared – with 0 followers and a weird profile. He spammed my friend with messages like „Please cooperate blabla,“ which not only annoyed her but also raised red flags.
- My Friend’s Reaction: My friend didn’t back down. She sent the scammer a clear message („Look at my profile!“) and wondered if he could even read – I think most of them can’t. She ended up blocking him, and she was right to do so! What was that with such a weird profile?
- The Bigger Issue: This incident shows how scammers exploit public interactions to find their targets. My friend’s attempt to solve a technical issue with the Grok app made her a target. It highlights the need for platforms like X to strengthen their security measures and better protect users from identity fraud.
Conclusion:
My friend’s story is a wake-up call for us all. While she still waits for the Grok app to work on her laptop, she’s learned a lesson: Public complaints can attract unwanted attention. Maybe it’s time for
My friend’s story is a wake-up call for us all. While she still waits for the Grok app to work on her laptop, she’s learned a lesson: Public complaints can attract unwanted attention. Maybe it’s time for
@elonmusk
to not only fix the app issues but also crack down on fake CEOs. Until then, my friend stays vigilant – and we should too. #ScamAlert #GrokFail