A fake Tesla YouTube channel with a large following used a deepfake of Elon Musk to attract viewers to a phishing site. The video promised to double viewers' cryptocurrency and featured a provocative title about Elon Musk joining Trump in a debate with Kamala Harris. Despite the video's convincing appearance, close attention reveals inconsistencies that expose it as a scam. While the phishing site linked in the video has been taken down, scams like these can thrive in a polarized political climate. As AI-generated content, including deepfakes, becomes more prevalent, crypto users must remain vigilant and rely on critical thinking to avoid falling for scams.



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