XRP Ledger Foundation Warns of Fake “XRP Rewards Scanner” Scam as Crypto Phishing Attacks Escalate
The XRP Ledger Foundation has issued an urgent warning after scammers began promoting fake "XRP Rewards Scanner" campaigns that falsely claim Ripple is helping users recover unclaimed XRP through wallet scans.
In a post on X, the Foundation made it clear that neither the XRP Ledger Foundation, Ripple, nor any legitimate XRP wallet provider is offering XRP airdrops, rewards, or wallet-scanning programs. Users were urged to remain vigilant and never share their wallet credentials.
"Beware of scammers targeting the XRP community. There are no XRP airdrops or rewards given out by us, Ripple or wallets in the community. Don't share your XRP wallet keys. None of us will DM or engage with you directly," the Foundation stated.
The alert follows a warning from RippleX, Ripple's developer platform for the XRP Ledger, which said phishing attacks and fake giveaway campaigns are becoming increasingly sophisticated on X. According to RippleX, scammers are impersonating trusted organizations and tagging users in fraudulent posts to make fake promotions appear legitimate.
RippleX Exposes Fake 'XRP Rewards Scanner' Scam, Urges XRP Holders to Stay Vigilant
RippleX also debunked claims that Ripple is operating an "XRP Rewards Scanner" or allowing users to claim unclaimed XRP by connecting their wallets, confirming that screenshots circulating online are fabricated and designed to deceive users.
Instead, users are advised to verify announcements only through official Ripple and XRP Ledger channels before clicking links, connecting wallets, or signing transactions. RippleX also reiterated that no legitimate organization will ever ask for a wallet's secret key or recovery phrase.
The organizations further warned users to carefully review every transaction before approving it, as malicious websites can disguise wallet permissions and trick victims into granting attackers access to their digital assets. They also encouraged the community to report phishing posts and impersonation accounts to help limit the spread of fraudulent campaigns.
The warning comes as crypto-related fraud continues to grow in sophistication. Recently, Seoul police arrested three suspects accused of orchestrating a fake Flare Network XRP staking scheme that allegedly stole 3.4 million XRP from 71 investors.
Furthermore, European regulators have cautioned that scammers are exploiting confusion around the rollout of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework by impersonating regulators and crypto exchanges.
As phishing scams become more convincing, the XRP Ledger Foundation and RippleX are reminding users to verify every announcement through official sources and follow one simple rule: if someone promises free XRP or asks for your wallet credentials, it's almost certainly a scam.