Pony.ai warns of fraudulent investment schemes using its name, reports to police
Pony.ai says fraudulent websites and Telegram accounts are impersonating the company to promote fake crypto investment offers, and it has reported the matter to police and regulators.
- 2026
What Happened
Pony.ai has been made aware of fraudulent websites and Telegram accounts using the Pony.ai name, official images, video footage and company information without authorization. Some of these websites use domain names containing 'aiponyhk.' The operators have set up purported 'investment bots' and 'customer service' accounts, falsely claiming to offer investment opportunities connected with Pony.ai, promising high returns and asking individuals to transfer Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. Pony.ai says these websites, accounts and investment offers are fraudulent and are not operated, endorsed or authorized by the company.
- Pony.ai does not offer investment or wealth management products or services.
- Pony.ai does not solicit funds from the public.
- Pony.ai does not conduct cryptocurrency transactions.
- Pony.ai has not authorized any individual or third party to offer investments, raise funds or conduct cryptocurrency transactions on its behalf.
- Pony.ai does not conduct business or contact users for commercial purposes through Telegram.
- Website: www.pony.ai
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pony-ai/
- X: https://twitter.com/PonyAI_tech
Pony.ai warns people not to respond to unsolicited investment offers claiming to be from Pony.ai, transfer funds, or disclose personal or financial information. It says to be particularly cautious of any offer promising unusually high or guaranteed returns. Pony.ai has reported the matter to the police and relevant regulatory authorities, demands that those responsible immediately stop using the Pony.ai name, identity and materials, and will pursue all available legal remedies against anyone involved. Suspected scams can be emailed to [email protected] to verify or report, and anyone who believes they have been targeted or suffered a financial loss should report promptly to local law enforcement authorities.
Why this matters
The warning matters to anyone who might see an investment offer using Pony.ai's name: the company says it does not offer investment products, solicit public funds, or conduct cryptocurrency transactions. Pony.ai has reported the fraud to police and regulators and says it will pursue legal remedies, while urging people to verify through official channels.
Terms in This Story
- Telegram
- A messaging app that allows users to send messages and files, and to join groups or channels.
- Bitcoin
- A decentralized digital currency that can be transferred on a peer-to-peer network without a central authority.
- Cryptocurrency
- A digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security and typically operates without a central bank.
- Investment bot
- An automated software program that claims to manage or facilitate investment transactions.
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