Scammers impersonating Elon Musk and Tesla Foundation

[firefly]

The fake site used in scam is a spoof of AxiCorp Financial Services Pty Ltd, company founded in 2007 in Australia.

The scammers stole their name and registration details, while pretending to be located in the UK.

From the fake website:

Founded in 2007, we’ve grown from a two-person
startup to an industry-leading online trading
company, trusted by 60,000+ customers.

As traders ourselves, we understand what you want. Whether you’re a new trader or a pro, we arm you with tight spreads, supersonic execution, advanced tools and an award-winning customer service. We’re also licensed, regulated and have customers in 100+ countries.

Contact details:

London Address
AxiCorp Financial Services Pty. Ltd.
36 - 38 Leadenhall Street
London
EC3A 1AT
United Kingdom

Entry in the aa419 database of fraudulent websites: https://db.aa419.org/fakebanksview.php?key=161859

From the domain name registration:

Domain Name: openmarkettraders.com
Updated Date: 2023-06-12
Creation Date: 2022-11-30
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2023-11-30
Registrar: NameSilo, LLC

Registry Registrant ID:
Registrant Name: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Organization: PrivacyGuardian.org llc

This is what the fake website looks like:

[firefly]

Reply received:

Dear xxx,

Thank you for your message. We have confirmed that your donation code "APCxxxxx" is active and ready for withdrawal. An account has already been created for you under your email, funded and has an available balance of 4,124,270.00 USD by the Elon Musk Foundation. To access and activate your account, please use the following login details:

Website: https: // openmarkettraders.com/
Login Email: xxx
Password: xxx

Please log in to your account using the provided credentials. Upon login, you will be able to activate your account and proceed with the necessary upgrades. Kindly note that your account will remain inactive until you complete the login process and upgrade your account.

HOW DO I ACTIVATE (UPGRADE) MY ACCOUNT FOR WITHDRAWAL?
To update and activate your account on our platform, please follow these steps:

Make a one-time deposit: To activate your account, we require a minimum deposit of $500. This amount is necessary because your account, which was created by the Tesla Science Foundation, is a diamond type of account.

Purchase Bitcoin: You can buy Bitcoin from a reputable cryptocurrency exchange or platform. Once you have acquired the desired amount of Bitcoin, you will be ready for the next step.

Make a deposit: Log in to your account on our platform and navigate to the deposit section. Choose the option to deposit Bitcoin and follow the provided instructions. You will be given a Bitcoin address to which you can send your deposit.

Account activation: Once your deposit is confirmed, your account will be activated and ready for transactions. This will also grant you access to additional features, trading tools, withdrawals, and other functionalities.

If you find the process confusing or need any assistance along the way, please feel free to reach out to me directly. As your designated agent, I'm here to help and guide you through the account upgrade process and funds transfer.

Thank you, and I look forward to assisting you further!

Best regards,

Mona Johnson
Open Market Traders Support.


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Open Market Traders is a brand name of Open Market Traders Financial Services Pty Ltd (ACN 127 606 348 and NZBN 23234522) (Open Market Traders). Open Market Traders hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL number 233411) and a New Zealand Derivatives Issuer Licence (NZ FSP 231123).
Investing in over-the-counter derivatives carries significant risks and is not suitable for all investors. You could lose your initial investment. Retail Clients in Australia and New Zealand are given the added protection of negative balance protection. This means that you cannot lose more than the amount of money invested with us. Investing in CFDs does not provide any entitlement, right or obligation to the underlying financial asset.

Information contained on this website is of a general nature only. Open Market Traders does not consider your financial objectives or personal circumstances. Open Market Traders recommends that you seek independent advice.

All services are provided on an execution-only basis and no communication should be construed as a recommendation or opinion to buy, hold or sell any of the financial products issued by Open Market Traders.

A Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), Financial Services Guide (FSG), and Target Market Determinations (TMDs) are available at our website or can be obtained free of charge by mailing Open Market Traders at info@openmarkettraders.com. The PDS, FSG, and TMDs should be reviewed prior to opening an account with Open Market Traders and deciding whether to acquire, hold or dispose of Open Market Traders' financial products.

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Return-Path: <support@openmarkettraders.com>
Received: from manager.matgruber.info (manager.matgruber.info. [185.105.7.233])
Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2023 16:33:10 -0400
From: Open Market Traders <support@openmarkettraders.com>
Subject: Re: Donation
User-Agent: Roundcube Webmail/1.6.0
Message-ID: <058ace4c9de54768f37e35ac13b8310d@openmarkettraders.com>

Originating IP: 185.105.7.233
Originating ISP: Serverroom
Country of Origin: United States

[firefly]

Using the credentials provided, the victim will be directed to a bogus account and asked to upgrade:

Please Note that Minimum Fund Amount is $500. Contact payments@openmarkettraders.com for a more detailed description. Ensure to provide your Funding Code when contacting support. If you encounter any issue while funding your account, please contact payments@openmarkettraders.com for assistance.
Your account will be credited once your payment is confirmed.

Bitcoin wallet provided for the payment:

3BXGhV49wQkHewxwmamGkzV7gFMMDH7jAA

[firefly]

Reply received:

Dear xxx,

Thank you for your message. I understand that you prefer payment by bank transfer. We can realize this option for you. Please find below the account details of our account manager:

Account name: C. G. L.
IBAN: CH43 8080 8007 2368 xxxx x
IID (BC #): 80808
SWIFT BIC: RAIFCH22
Country: Switzerland
Reference: family support

Once you have arranged the bank transfer, please email me the payment receipt. As soon as the payment shows up in our system, we activate your account and grant you access to the platform and your funds.

If you have any further questions or need assistance during this process, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to support you.

Best regards,
Amelia Foster

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Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2023 05:43:20 -0400
From: Open Market Traders <support@openmarkettraders.com>
User-Agent: Roundcube Webmail/1.6.0
Message-ID: <a3f0bf5c3238c62da77ead1fa9676abe@openmarkettraders.com>

[Big Al]

Tesla Motors, Inc.
3500 Deer Creek Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 United States



Hello

Tesla project fund

Following our just concluded general meeting Yesterday 9/15/2023, 10:45 AM to 12PM, my CFOs and Shareholders of Tesla Motors have decided to Cancel/Terminate the approved project in your name which was endorsed two months ago with a total sum of USD200, 000 000 disbursed to HSBC Bank waiting for your compliance to enable them proceed. It is quite unfortunate that you were unable to meet up with the official requirements and have exceeded the deadline. We are going to give you additional 72hrs to respond to this message and clearly notify us if you have obtained the total requirements including the USD1, 000 pre investment fee needed to set up your Tesla Investment account. Your response will be highly appreciated.
Thank you.



Elon Musk
Tesla Company CEO

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Return-Path: <thihinenehaddad@gmail.com>
X-Originating-Ip: [209.85.128.68]
Reply-To: elonmuskelont@gmail.com
From: "Dr. Elon Musk" <thihinenehaddad@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2023 22:10:14 +0100
Message-ID: <CAFHcv=nigt1=z0dT8BACSonxZ+_xQPth4TJeRahfoVrUDo+tpg@mail.gmail.com>
Subject: Hello
To: undisclosed-recipients:;

[firefly]

Tesla Motors, Inc.
1 Tesla Road Austin, TX 78725 USA

Hello

Tesla Christmas Benefit.

Greetings from Tesla Motors Inc, we are pleased to inform you of our Christmas benefit sponsored by Tesla Motors, in promotion of our stock market. We are reaching out to individuals with an active Tesla investment account with the sum of USD200, 000 Christmas credit Card value, your Tesla account must at least have minimum USD400 stock balance, then we will monetize it and credit you with the sum of USD200, 000. This benefit will end after 30th of December 2023. Please reply as soon as you get this email to enable us to set up your Tesla investment account. We wish you Merry Christmas in advance.

Dr. Elon Musk
Head of operation/CEO
Tesla Motors, Inc Tx United States

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From: "Dr. Elon Musk Christmas give away" <elonmuskelonnt@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2023 23:17:56 +0100
Message-ID: <CAPUqiha1jB-V0=5QAHLjNU1VuBxuQTSU6-=trVN=zK7bKFcqwg@mail.gmail.com>
Subject: Hello

[firefly]

Congratulations for beign the winner of US$200,000,00 Elon Musk ,The Twitter Owner's daily Bonanza give away raffle draw which started today Sartuday 23 December 2023 . Elon Musk remains the richest person in America, for the second year running. At an estimated $251 billion Elon Musk has decided to reward 20 persons with $200,000,00 for Christmas as the richest man in the World at the moment

We do a daily raffle draw to pick one person to be paid $200,000,00 till the 20 people completely receives their payment of $200,000,00 each before Dec.31st, 2022 You are one of the beneficiaries , that's why we sent this email to you .

NOTE; The US$200,000,00 is your merited Funds from ELON MUSK to you because your E-mail address was generated through the computer ballot ystem as one of the selected beneficiaries , You are required to buy only a U$150 Apple card - iTunes Card Steam Wallet Card.The ONLY charge you will EVER pay as the true winner before we can send the $200,000,00 to your bank account tomorrow morning .

The $150 you will send is mandatory as the real beneficiary of the ELON MUSK Christmas bonanza beneficiary . YOU WILL NEVER pay a dime again as agreed and signed here in Court . Congratulations once again .

You can email us on : christmasbonanza859@gmail.com
Yours Faithfully ,
Philip Andrew
Congratulations

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From: Odin Snow <odinsnow8@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2023 01:30:05 -0800
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Subject: Congratulations
To: undisclosed-recipients:;

[Big Al]

Tesla Motors, Inc.
1 Tesla Road Austin, TX 78725 USA

Tesla New Year offer

Following our 2024 yearly budget, we have mutually with our Shareholders designate the sum of USD 200, 000 000 Purported for Tesla Supercharger installation program. We are appointing you as our project executor/Contractor to partner and manage our site at your location. This offer is professionally verified. Due to the recent Electric Vehicle (EV) competitions across the world, we are doing all we can to promote our company and to ensure all users of Tesla EV have access to charge stations at least 50 KM apart from each location. If you're traveling 20 km per hour, then it will take you 2.5 hours to cover 50 km. Please notify us with your details. My Skype ID is as follows, you can add me on Skype so we can have a Skype video conversation and to make a headway. Wishing you a wonderful day.

Official Skype ID: cid.e40c7b0a277be3e3

Reply with your full details and also add us on Skype to host a video conversation.



Dr. Elon Musk
Head of operation/CEO
Tesla Motors, Inc Tx United States

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From: Elon Musk <scotttpatrickk@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2024 06:58:48 -0400
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Subject: Tesla Motors, Inc.
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