Pony.ai warns of fake crypto investment sites using aiponyhk
Pony.ai says fraudulent websites (some using "aiponyhk" domains) and Telegram accounts are misusing its name to pitch fake crypto investments. The company offers no investment products.
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Source: blog.pony.ai · published
What happened
On October 14, 2026, autonomous-driving company Pony AI Inc. published a statement saying fraudulent websites and Telegram accounts are using the Pony.ai name, official images, video footage and company information without authorisation. Some of the websites use domain names containing "aiponyhk".
Pony.ai says these websites, accounts and investment offers are fraudulent and are not operated, endorsed or authorised by the company. It has reported the matter to the police and relevant regulators and says it will pursue all available legal remedies. Pony.ai's name was misused; the company is not involved.
How the scam works
The operators set up purported "investment bots" and "customer service" accounts on Telegram that falsely claim to offer investment opportunities connected with Pony.ai. They promise high returns and ask people to transfer Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.
Pony.ai states that it does not offer investment or wealth-management products, does not solicit funds from the public, does not conduct cryptocurrency transactions, has not authorised anyone to raise funds on its behalf, and does not contact users for commercial purposes through Telegram.
Its official channels are www.pony.ai and its LinkedIn and X (@PonyAI_tech) accounts.
Source
Pony.ai, "Statement on Fraudulent Investment Schemes Misusing the Pony.ai Name" (October 14, 2026).
Red flags
- Investment offers using a well-known tech company's name, logo or videos.
- Websites with domains containing "aiponyhk" or other variations of the brand.
- Telegram "investment bots" or "customer service" accounts asking for Bitcoin or other crypto.
- Promises of unusually high or guaranteed returns.
If you were targeted
- 1Do not respond to unsolicited investment offers claiming to be from Pony.ai, and do not send funds or personal information.
- 2Verify anything claiming to come from Pony.ai through www.pony.ai, or email legal@pony.ai to check or report it.
- 3If you have sent money, report it promptly to your local police and keep records of wallet addresses and chats.