Deepfake Elon Musk ad scams 150 South African investors out of millions — Banxso responds

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Banxso, a sponsor of UFC champion Dricus du Plessis and Bafana Bafana, has responded to allegations that it benefited from deepfake ads featuring Elon Musk, Johann Rupert and Nicky Oppenheimer.

The trading platform Banxso has come under fire for benefiting from deep fake ads featuring billionaires Elon Musk, Johann Rupert and Nicky Oppenheimer.Banxso, a sponsor of Ultimate Fighting Championship champion Dricus du Plessis and the national football team Bafana Bafana, has repeatedly denied any involvement in these fake ads.after she lost her life savings – and went on to represent other victims.

Q: Is your “comprehensive review”, Banxso’s internal review or Banxso and the regulatory bodies’ joint review? Q: Was the review referred to by Banxso a formal review forming part of any official investigation by the authorities? Banxso remains committed to upholding the highest standards of regulatory compliance and ethical conduct. Our engagement with regulatory bodies and the steps we have taken to investigate and address the allegations demonstrate our unwavering commitment to protecting our clients and maintaining the integrity of our platform.

Secondly, the victims were approached privately, post-account creation, with offers to purchase a so-called automated trading bot. This bot was marketed as a guaranteed path to financial success, preying on the hopes and trust of individuals newly affiliated with our platform. It is essential to highlight that this auto trader was entirely fictitious, designed solely to further exploit and defraud.

Our commitment to safeguarding our platform and its users from such deceptive practices is unwavering. We continuously enhance our cybersecurity infrastructure, employing advanced detection technologies and robust protocols designed to thwart the efforts of malicious actors. The case of Immediate Matrix, initially emerging as Immediate Edge, serves as a stark example of how quickly these fraudulent schemes can evolve and spread, particularly within the trading community in South Africa.

This alarming trend not only poses a challenge in combating these fraudulent activities but also underscores the importance of advanced cybersecurity measures and vigilance. Banxso has demonstrated the rapid replication process to various news outlets, highlighting the ease with which these deceptive sites can be created and spread.

It is crucial to understand that this issue extends beyond Banxso and could potentially affect major South African banks and other reputable financial institutions tomorrow. Our dedication to combating these deceptive practices involves not only protecting our own platform and clients but also contributing to a broader effort to safeguard the financial community against such sophisticated scams.

 

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