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Ripple, the platform at the back of the crypto asset XRP, has recently issued a caution against scams. This warning from Ripple emerges after the remarkable legal victory thereof against the US Securities and Exchange Commission in the XRP case. The crypto exchange took to its official X account to reflect on this situation.
And once again with Wednesday's historic victory, we've seen an uptick in scams. 🚨🚨🚨
— Ripple (@Ripple) August 9, 2024
Please beware of scam "Ripple" accounts, fake executive accounts or others promoting "XRP Giveaways" or "XRP Airdrops." Ripple and its executives will NEVER ask you to send funds anywhere. https://t.co/uGitnz71yn
Ripple Advises Community to Stay Aware of Increasing Scams after the Legal Victory
In its latest X post, Ripple mentioned that such scams often include fake accounts that impersonate Ripple executives. As per the platform, these accounts sometimes promote fake “XRP Airdrops” and “XRP Giveaways.” In the crypto exchange’s announcement, it stressed that neither Ripple nor any executive thereof will demand funds from the consumers. In this respect, the crypto exchange advised the users to stay vigilant about potential scam accounts.
According to Ripple, such fake accounts just focus on deceiving and stealing from their unsuspecting victims. Ripple’s CTO David Schwartz also commented on this to reinforce the message. The executive, known as “JoelKatz” on X, cautioned the community concerning the increasing number of scammers who are exploiting the recent triumph of Ripple. Schwartz asserted that no legitimate special offers, giveaways, or airdrops are linked with the legal victory of Ripple.
The spike in such scams is reportedly associated with the optimistic sentiment after the legal triumph of the crypto exchange. This development has rekindled interest among the people holding XRP tokens and the wider crypto community. In such a situation, scammers often target unsuspecting people, developing fake websites and accounts with promises concerning exclusive offers.
The Warning Targets Protecting Users from Likely Losses
The proactive stance of Ripple in making the community aware of such scams is contributing to minimizing the potential impact. In this way, it protects the consumers from likely financial losses. Ripple also encouraged consumers to verify any such claims for if they are authentic. Otherwise, they are advised to report any suspicious operations to the relevant authorities.