TLDR
Ads on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok show deepfake videos of Elon Musk, Andres Iniesta, Pablo Motos or Risto Mejide recommending 'crypto investment platforms' ('Quantum AI Spain', 'BitcoinTrader Espana'). Initial deposit of 250 EUR, then...
How it works
Ads on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok show deepfake videos of Elon Musk, Andres Iniesta, Pablo Motos or Risto Mejide recommending 'crypto investment platforms' ('Quantum AI Spain', 'BitcoinTrader Espana'). Initial deposit of 250 EUR, then...
Red flags
- Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.
- A link or sender that does not match the official organization.
- Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What to do
- 1Indicators: 1) celebrities never recommend crypto; 2) platform not on the CNMV list of authorised companies; 3) 'personal advisor' who calls daily; 4) profits of 25 50% in days.
- 2IF YOU ARE A VICTIM: report to Police GDT, CNMV (102), lawyer for CB chargeback, possible forensic recovery of crypto.
Source
FAQ
Is Fake Elon Musk / Andres Iniesta — crypto ads on Facebook and Instagram a real scam pattern?
Yes. Treat the message, call, or payment request as suspicious until you verify it through an official channel.
What are the first warning signs?
Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.; A link or sender that does not match the official organization.; Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What should I do first?
Indicators: 1) celebrities never recommend crypto; 2) platform not on the CNMV list of authorised companies; 3) 'personal advisor' who calls daily; 4) profits of 25 50% in days.; IF YOU ARE A VICTIM: report to Police GDT, CNMV (102), lawyer for CB chargeback, possible forensic recovery of crypto.
Can LegalAudit check my case?
Yes. Start a free chat and paste the message, link, sender, or payment details for triage.