Fact check: Can Elon Musk & Leonardo DiCaprio lower your electric bill?

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Written by kerry tomlinson

Scam email using fake endorsements from Elon Musk & Leonardo DiCaprio. Image: Cyber Giraffe & Ampyx News

NEWS BITE:

Shady dealers are flooding inboxes with claims of energy-saving devices that will help you conserve electricity and money.

In one case, they're invoking the names of a billionaire, a famous actor, and an entire city.

But what's the real story?

WATCH HERE:

Story originally published December 5, 2024.

See print version here at Ampyx News (formerly called Ampere News).

 

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