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Fake Tesla Websites Scams

· Published 10/08/2025 20:55 · Modified 11/08/2025 14:11

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Published
10/08/2025 20:55
Modified
11/08/2025 14:11
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2025-08-10 fake websites google ads phishing scam tesla
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Description

A recent involves fake websites advertised through Google paid ads, targeting potential customers interested in preordering the Optimus robot. These fraudulent sites mimic 's official website design and offer non-existent preorders for various products, including the Optimus robot. The aims to collect $250 non-refundable deposits and potentially steal credit card information. Multiple fake domains have been identified, with some already taken offline. The fraudulent sites lack login functionality and may redirect users to fake authentication pages. is likely monitoring and requesting takedowns of these sites. The exploits the anticipation surrounding 's future products and may go unnoticed until expected delivery dates.

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