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Exposing Crasnex.com Scam Crypto Exchange Promoted on Social Media

By Samantha Nov12,2024

Did you come across videos online that showed Elon Musk encouraging people to sign up on Crasnex.com? The video claimed you automatically get 0.16 BTC if you typed in a promo code after joining CRASNEX crypto trading.

In my research, I looked at the website, the returns, and other details. My findings reveal Crasnex.com is a scam website that isn’t affiliated with Elon Musk. I advise users not to invest. The free bitcoin can’t be withdrawn.

What is Crasnex.com?

Crasnex is a crypto exchange platform that promises users huge ROI from crypto trading. The website looks like a legit platform but it utilizes the anonymity of crypto world to defraud users. While investigating the site, I discovered some warning signs –

  • Not Regulated by Any Licensing Body: CRASNEX does not clearly state its licensing status or regulatory compliance on its site. Crypto directories show no listing for Crasnex.com. Many legitimate platforms are registered with regulatory bodies and listed in trustworthy crypto directories.
  • Lack of Information: There’s no information about the company’s founders, its headquarters, and official registration. Legitimate platforms typically provide a transparent background, whereas platforms with limited public information often raise concerns.
  • Recently Registered Website: Crasnex.com was launched on 10th November 2024. New domains are not necessarily scams, but they warrant extra caution due to limited historical data.
  • Poor Customer Support: While the site claims to offer 24/7 customer support, there’s no email or telephone number available to contact the business. Users of the site have reported delayed responses or no follow-up to their inquiries.

Exposing The Fake Elon Musk Free Bitcoin Offer

The video circulating of Elon Musk encouraging people to invest in Crasnex have clear signs of manipulation. The videos include several different segments in which Musk appears to discuss how he came up with the idea for CRASNEX

However, just like AETRUS, Onsomo, and Jewzee, reverse image searches reveal the footage is manipulated. The rhythm of Elon Musk’s and the anchors’ voices sound unnatural in some parts. In some parts of the videos, the voices seem to be out of sync with the mouth movements.  The appearance of the mouth is also unnatural.

Also, the exchange claims to have been started by a company named StarkWare. StarkWare is legit. However, there is no mention of Aetrus on the StarkWare site nor on their “X” page nor on Musk’s X page either.

How Crasnex.com Scam Crypto Investment Works

 The scammers behind Crasnex.com use fake crypto giveaway and high returns to lure users on social media. The victims targeted are mostly people who’ve little knowledge of crypto investment.

Once they fall for the scam and create an account on the platform. They’re shown the bonus amount which is in thousands of USD. To withdraw the amount, the users are asked to pay a certain fee (0.040 BTC) to verify their Jewzee account for security measures. However, after making the deposit – via crypto – they’re locked out of the website and can’t access their account again.

Multiple reports about difficulties withdrawing funds indicate that Onsomo.com is a scam that tricks users with a fake free bitcoin giveaway then proceed to scam them by asking for processing fee or tax

Additional Note

One of the warning signs of a scam crypto trading site is high returns and crypto giveaway. It is just a tactic to pull people in and make them lower their guards. Everyone loves the idea of making huge rewards, so the scammers are exploiting this angle of human error.

If you are a victim of Crasnex.com scam you should contact the cryptocurrency exchange or wallet provider that you used. They may be able to freeze the scammer’s account or take other measures to recover your lost funds.

By Samantha

I am Samantha, a Cyber Security enthusiast. I kicked off my passion as a Cyber Fraud Researcher during the Covid19 pandemic when I saw lots of people falling victims to fraudulent websites pretending to sell disinfectants, masks and wipes. Since then, I've helped thousands of people avoid being scammed by providing timely alerts on trending scams and tips on how to stay protected.

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