Active Phishing Campaign Impersonates Ripple to Target XRP Holders
A fraudulent post circulating on X is falsely claiming that Ripple is launching an XRP holder tier program, directing users to a phishing website designed to steal XRP. Community members are being advised not to click on any links received via text, email, or social media related to this campaign. This is confirmed as a scam with no affiliation to Ripple.
A phishing campaign is actively circulating on the X platform, using Ripple's name to lure XRP holders into visiting a malicious website. The fake post claims Ripple is launching an XRP holder tiers program, a service the company has not announced.
The website linked in the fraudulent post is designed to steal XRP from users who interact with it. Community monitoring accounts have flagged the post and issued warnings, urging XRP holders not to click any links related to this campaign regardless of how they are received, whether via text message, email, or social media.
This type of impersonation scam is a recurring threat in the XRP ecosystem given the asset's profile. Users are reminded that legitimate Ripple announcements are made through official verified channels and should always be verified independently before any wallet interaction.
- Do not click links in unsolicited messages claiming to be from Ripple
- Do not connect wallets to any site linked from social media posts about XRP holder tiers
- Verify any Ripple announcements directly through official sources
Key facts
- •Fake post on X claims Ripple is launching an XRP holder tiers program
- •Post directs users to a phishing website aimed at stealing XRP
- •Ripple has made no such announcement
- •Community warned not to click links via text, email, or social media
- •Confirmed as a scam with no Ripple affiliation