Fraudsters posing as Elon Musk scam ex-pilot of ₹72 lakh

A retired pilot lost ₹72 lakh to scammers impersonating Elon Musk, his mother Maye Musk, and assistant Anna Sherman. The fraud began when the victim was contacted by fake accounts on X, convincing him to invest in Tesla and SpaceX shares over six months. He made 22 transactions, initially transferring ₹2.9 lakh, believing he was investing through a WhatsApp number claimed to belong to Musk. The scammers pressured him for more funds, claiming he would receive returns and even suggesting he could own a Tesla vehicle. The deception continued until he realized he had been cheated and approached the police, who confirmed a case had been registered against the fraudsters. This incident highlights the increasing sophistication of online scams targeting individuals through impersonation.