Beware: Scammers Use Elon Musk’s Image to Sell Nonexistent Starlink Chip SIM Cards Social media users, especially on Facebook, are being warned to watch out for scammers exploiting the buzz around Starlink’s cellular service Fraudsters are running fake ads promising satellite connectivity for smartphones at just $14.90 a month These ads use AI-generated images of SpaceX CEO Elon Musk holding a chip, falsely claiming you can get a physical Starlink SIM card to activate satellite internet While Starlink’s cellular system can indeed support texting in areas with poor coverage, SpaceX doesn’t sell a standalone SIM card like the ads suggest Instead, it works with select wireless carriers such as T-Mobile to deliver the service in limited markets Unfortunately, scammers have caught on to the appealing “Starlink chip” idea The bogus ads have racked up many likes and comments, with some users in Latin America even praising the fake offer as “beautiful” and “incredible.” Also read: How To Get A Free Starlink Kit In Zimbabwe: 12-Month Residential Service Plan Explained Clicking on the scam ads leads to a fraudulent website designed to look like Starlink’s official page Here, visitors are prompted to take a survey about their current cellular service As you answer each question, the site keeps promoting the fake Starlink chip and warns that supplies are running out — a common trick to create urgency At the end of the survey, you’re asked to pick one of three payment plans But this is just a scam to lure you into paying through a fake Shopify checkout page, designed to steal your money Follow Us on Google News for Immediate Updates Originally published on iHarare All Zim News is a central hub for all things Zimbabwean, curating news from across the country so no story is missed Alongside aggregation, our team of nationwide reporters provides real-time, on-the-ground coverage Stay informed and connected — reach us at admin@allzimnews.com . Source: Iharare
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