# Elon Musk Admits AI Could Fool Him

> Elon Musk admits super-persuasive AI might fool him, warning retirees face rising scams.
- Title: Elon Musk Admits AI Could Fool Him · 24/7 Wall St. | Shortify
- Summary: Elon Musk admits super-persuasive AI might fool him, warning retirees face rising scams. Elon Musk says AI could fool him, with retirees at risk of losing…
- Keywords: elon musk, ai scams, retirees, fbi internet crime complaint center, ncoa, cloned voices, fake bank alerts, investment scams, crypto scams, romance scams, Elon, Musk
- Source: 24/7 Wall St. — https://247wallst.com/personal-finance/2026/10/19/elon-musk-admits-super-persuasive-ai-might-fool-him-here-are-the-ai-scams-most-likely-to-fool-retirees
- Author: AJ Tiarsmith
- Published: 2026-10-19T13:36:48+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: elon musk, ai scams, retirees, fbi internet crime complaint center, ncoa, cloned voices, fake bank alerts, investment scams, crypto scams, romance scams
## Elon Musk's Admission
Elon Musk admitted super-persuasive ai could fool him.

> so many people are going to get one-shotted by super persuasive super intelligences and i might be one of them
## Retirees at Risk
Retirees face ai scams using cloned voices and fake identities.

> the truth is that anybody can be scammed
## AI-Boosted Scams
Con artists clone real voices to sound like relatives or banks.

> a pitch that once came in a stranger's voice or with clumsy grammar can now sound exactly like your granddaughter
## Six AI-Targeted Scams
Grandparent calls with cloned voice, fake bank alerts, government impersonators, investment scams, romance scams, tech support pop-ups.

> the biggest losses happen in investment and crypto schemes
## Investment Scams
Investment scams caused $3.5 billion in losses for retirees in 2025.

> a promise of guaranteed returns is the warning sign
## Crypto Scams
Crypto scams affected 42000 retirees with $4.3 billion in losses.

> a promise of guaranteed returns is the warning sign
## Romance Scams
Romance scams can take months before money is transferred.

> a california widow lost $700000 to a man she believed was a true friend
## How to Avoid Scams
Hang up, use known numbers, set family code words, refuse unusual payments, keep devices secure.

> if a business government agency or even a grandchild in need contacts you it's critical to check who you're really dealing with
## Key takeaway

Elon Musk says AI could fool him, with retirees at risk of losing savings to cloned voice scams.