Beware of the ‘Elon Musk Golden Badges’ Scam: A Fraudulent ‘Investment’ Scheme Targeting Users On Telegram

When it comes to investment scams, nothing lures potential victims more effectively than a get-rich-quick scheme supposedly endorsed by trustworthy public figures like billionaire Elon Musk.

The latest example is the “Elon Musk Golden Badges” scam—a sophisticated operation designed to deceive users out of their hard-earned money through false high-return promises and fake endorsements.

Bitdefender researcher Andrei Anton-Aanei spotted the scam last week.

What’s It All About?

The scam cent