Good Evening, Dear Readers,

Today, I’m staring at a chat history that just won’t let me go. Picture this: 38 screenshots documenting a tale of deception, betrayal, and sheer audacity. This chat spans from April 2, 2025, to April 28, 2025—grab your popcorn and tissues because it’s an emotional, infuriating, and sadly true story.It all started with an X profile named “EEmmaschmidtz.” The bio? “Elon Musk’s right hand. Innovator, strategist, and problem solver.” Sounds impressive, right? Apparently, Elon Musk has hundreds of “right hands” if you believe all the profiles on X. This “Emma” messaged me in German at first, all polite and friendly, trying to build trust. Now I know: it was all about gaining my confidence. Spoiler alert: I’m not that easy to fool! But I’ll admit, this person—woman or man?—managed to hit me hard emotionally. It was rough.It began with a long message, which I’ll share with you:

Hello My name is Emma Schmidt, and I’m part of Elon Musk’s team. I’d like to introduce myself briefly and let you know that Elon greatly appreciates your unwavering support. Your kind words and tireless enthusiasm are a source of inspiration, driving him and the entire team to strive for excellence. We deeply value your presence as a dedicated supporter. Unfortunately, we’ve noticed a rise in scammers impersonating Elon on various platforms. Please be aware that Elon will never personally contact his fans. We’re working with the FBI and Interpol to crack down on these fraudsters plaguing social media. Thank you again for your continued support. Your importance in Elon’s life is immeasurable, and he wants to build a genuine connection with you. I’m here to facilitate direct interactions with Elon—whether you’re looking for a personal conversation, Q&A sessions, or a chance to meet Elon during the ongoing X online tour. I’ll share his Telegram details shortly.

And there it was: the word “Telegram.” For me, an instant red flag! That message was the start of the chaos. First, she told me to block and delete all other “Elon Musk” profiles—a classic scammer move on X. Then came the claim that “Elon” wanted to “compensate” me. Yeah, right—I didn’t believe a word. Next, she invited me to a Cybertruck event in the States (blah blah blah) and kept pushing me to switch to Telegram. Spoiler: That Telegram number got deleted later. Shocker? Not really.The worst part? This all happened when I was feeling physically awful. And that’s exactly the twisted tactic these scammers use: they target people who are sick or vulnerable. Why? Because they think we’re easier to exploit, easier to rob of our last dime. Absolutely disgusting.The story didn’t end there. I actually had contact with someone pretending to be “Elon Musk.” The way they wrote, their “laugh”—it was downright creepy. This fake Elon told me about a new “official” website. I checked it out, and even Google threw up red flags with terrible reviews. Do you really think the real Elon Musk would be involved in such garbage? I don’t.In the end, this profile tried to demand money from me one last time. I blocked the idiot. I know it wasn’t the real Elon. My gut tells me that man would never pull such nonsense. Period.Now I’m putting the tissues away. I’ve gone through all the screenshots, and trust me, it was intense. I probably shouldn’t say more—we live in a world where the truth is often unwelcome, and free speech feels like it’s fading fast.

Translated by @grok on x.com