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<p>Many got scammed after a <a href="https://x.com/i/status/1833162420673536176" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">video</a> of Apple CEO Tim Cook went viral. The fake video of Cook caused a stir just before the tech giant&#39;s highly anticipated presentation. The broadcast, which showed Cook supporting a Bitcoin giveaway, went viral quickly and tricked over a million people. This hoax promoted a phony <a href="https://cryptotale.org/crypto-scams-escalate-inferno-drainer-dapps-triple-in-usage/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">crypto scheme</a> to profit from the excitement.</p><h2 id="header-0">AI-Generated Voice and Crypto Scam</h2><p>The stream used advanced AI technologies to replicate Cook&#39;s voice, making the hoax appear legitimate to unwary viewers. The bogus webcast stated that the crypto giveaway was part of a global movement to promote equity.</p><p>However, viewers were told to donate <a href="https://cryptotale.org/dogecoins-falling-wedge-will-doge-hit-the-0-15-level/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Dogecoin</a> (DOGE), Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), or Tether (USDT). These were to be channeled to a &#34;contribution address&#34; in exchange for twofold profits. This type of scam was designed to capitalize on both the hype surrounding Apple&#39;s presentation and the growing interest in cryptocurrency. Notably, it was able to dupe many people before it was revealed.</p><h2 id="header-1">Scammers Targeting Popular Events</h2><p>This scam gained a large audience by exploiting popular search phrases such as &#34;Apple&#34; and even the title of a recent hit song by British pop diva Charli XCX. The stream&#39;s bogus description, which included popular keywords, catapulted it to the top of YouTube search results.</p><p>As a result, it drew a lot of attention, catering to individuals looking for information about Apple&#39;s impending announcements. This intelligent use of keywords reveals how scammers use platforms to exploit high-profile events, attracting victims with little effort.</p><p><a href="https://cryptotale.org/fake-tim-cook-stream-scams-millions-before-iphone-launch/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Read more on Cryptotale.</a></p><p><strong>Visit the links for more information </strong><a href="https://cryptotale.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Website</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/cryptotalemedia" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Twitter </a>| <a href="https://t.me/cryptotale_news" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Telegram </a>| <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cryptotalenews/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Instagram </a>|</p>

Fake Tim Cook Stream Scams Millions Before iPhone Launch

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