The blockchain development division of Ripple, RippleX, has alerted the community surrounding the digital asset XRP to a growing wave of sophisticated scams.
In a recent announcement via the social-media platform X, RippleX noted that its user base is being targeted by fraudulent campaigns that leverage counterfeit livestreams and AI-generated deep-fake videos purporting to represent company executives.
The advisory arrives amid a marked increase in scam activity aimed at XRP investors. Fraudsters are reportedly using artificial-intelligence tools to create highly convincing videos appearing to depict executives such as Brad Garlinghouse.
These videos typically promise large giveaway rewards of XRP in exchange for token deposits or wallet access, attempts at theft dressed as generosity. The scams often appear in the commentary or reply threads of posts from official accounts, lending them a misleading air of legitimacy.
Beware of scams using fake Ripple or XRP livestreams, giveaways, or deepfake videos.
Ripple employees will never ask you to send funds, share wallet info, or join investment streams.
Always verify information through @Ripple and @RippleXDev. Keep your XRP yours.
— RippleX (@RippleXDev) November 11, 2025
RippleX’s Official Guidance to the Community
In its warning, RippleX emphasized unequivocally that no member of the company’s management team will ever ask users to transfer funds, participate in investment schemes, or provide wallet seed phrases or private keys.
It advised holders of XRP to rely exclusively on official channels, specifically the @RippleX and @RippleXDev handles on X, when verifying any giveaway or promotional activity. The message ended with a direct instruction for users to guard their tokens carefully.
Background on Scam Landscape and Company Measures
Scams targeting XRP holders are not new, but their sophistication has grown. After Ripple achieved incremental legal and regulatory milestones, fraudsters ramped up impersonation tactics, especially after company announcements.
In some cases, fake channels on platforms such as YouTube and X have hosted fraudulent content featuring manipulated imagery and audio claiming celebratory airdrops.
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Ripple previously raised legal action against YouTube in 2020 over similar impersonation issues, and later reached an agreement to collaborate on content-removal efforts. Experts now warn that as deep-fake generation tools become more accessible, the risk of fraud targeting crypto users continues to escalate.
Why This Matters for XRP Investors
The relevance of this advisory is underscored by the fact that high-value crypto assets like XRP attract not only legitimate investment but also malicious actors seeking to exploit user trust. Deep-fake and impersonation scams erode confidence, pose real risk to holdings, and can trigger sizable financial losses.
For investors holding or transacting XRP, the alert serves as a reminder that vigilance is essential, no matter how credible a message or appearance may seem.
RippleX’s latest message serves as a timely reminder that the prominence of XRP and its ecosystem makes it a recurring target for fraudulent actors. By clarifying that the company will never solicit funds or personal wallet credentials, the advisory aims to equip users with clear guardrails.
Investors and community members are advised to confirm all offers through verified sources and to remain highly cautious of any promotion that requests an upfront token transfer or personal wallet access. Staying alert and skeptical remains the best defense.
Disclaimer: This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses.
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