Fake Tesla Websites Scams

Description

A recent scam involves fake Tesla websites advertised through Google paid ads, targeting potential customers interested in preordering the Optimus robot. These fraudulent sites mimic Tesla's official website design and offer non-existent preorders for various Tesla products, including the Optimus robot. The scam aims to collect $250 non-refundable deposits and potentially steal credit card information. Multiple fake domains have been identified, with some already taken offline. The fraudulent sites lack login functionality and may redirect users to fake authentication pages. Tesla is likely monitoring and requesting takedowns of these sites. The scam exploits the anticipation surrounding Tesla's future products and may go unnoticed until expected delivery dates.