A controversial website called "Dogequest" has emerged, publishing personal information of Tesla owners across the United States, raising serious privacy and security concerns. The site displays an interactive map containing names, addresses, and phone numbers of Tesla owners, dealerships, and members of the Trump administration's DOGE team.
The website, which went live on Monday, features a cursor shaped like a Molotov cocktail and claims to "empower creative expressions of protest." Several Tesla owners have confirmed that their personal information displayed on the map is accurate, though some report outdated details.
The site's operators state they will remove individuals' information only if they provide proof of selling their Tesla vehicles. This comes amid increasing attacks on Tesla facilities, including recent incidents involving arson at service centers and showrooms.
"Having our personal addresses out there is not something that I think is cool," said Scott, a San Diego Tesla owner who requested partial anonymity to prevent harassment.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk denounced the website on X (formerly Twitter), calling it "extreme domestic terrorism." The FBI has acknowledged the situation, with Deputy Director Dan Bongino stating they are "actively working on the Tesla incidents and the swatting incidents."
The website's emergence coincides with protests against Musk's role in the Trump administration as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The site has experienced intermittent outages while facing widespread criticism for potentially inciting violence.
Law enforcement officials are investigating recent attacks on Tesla properties, including an incident in Las Vegas where an armed individual reportedly fired shots and set multiple cars on fire at a service center. Attorney General Pam Bondi has labeled these attacks as "domestic terrorism" and promised federal investigations.
The website's domain registration records indicate it was registered through an anonymous domain hosting platform, leaving the identity of its creators unknown.