Florida Man Arrested for Impersonating Elon Musk

Jeffrey Arthur Moynihan Jr., 56, has been arrested in Bradenton, Florida, for allegedly impersonating Elon Musk to defraud a 74-year-old woman from Texas out of at least $250,000. Beginning in 2023, Moynihan befriended the victim on Facebook, convincing her he was Musk and encouraging her to invest in his businesses with promises of a $55 million return. Financial records indicate that the victim transferred $250,000, although her husband claims she may have sent as much as $600,000. Moynihan owned a painting and pressure-washing business, which he presented as a money management firm. He was charged with grand theft after an investigation by the Bradenton Police Department revealed the scam. The real Elon Musk is not involved in the case and is engaged with SpaceX activities.