Tesla Inc. has rejected a widely shared video that claimed a Cybertruck was remotely "de-activated" while driving on a highway. In a post on its official account on 11 August, the company said, “This is fake – that’s not our screen. Tesla does NOT disable vehicles remotely.” The disputed clip, originally posted to social media by an individual who identified himself as the pickup’s owner, showed the vehicle’s main display flashing a red warning and was accompanied by images of an alleged cease-and-desist letter from Tesla vice president of legal affairs Dinna Eskin. The document cited “unauthorized use of Tesla’s intellectual property in musical content,” but observers quickly noted irregularities, including outdated job titles and formatting that does not match Tesla’s standard in-vehicle alerts. Technology outlet The Verge, which examined the footage and letter, reported the material was “most likely fake,” citing multiple inconsistencies. The episode underscores the scrutiny faced by Tesla’s still-to-be-launched Cybertruck and the speed at which questionable content can circulate online.