{"id":72531,"date":"2026-05-15T00:59:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T00:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/ripples-schwartz-warns-xrp-users-to-stay-safe-from-giveaway-scams\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T00:59:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T00:59:51","slug":"ripples-schwartz-warns-xrp-users-to-stay-safe-from-giveaway-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/ripples-schwartz-warns-xrp-users-to-stay-safe-from-giveaway-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"Ripple\u2019s Schwartz Warns XRP Users to Stay Safe From Giveaway Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : Bitcoin News )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"@container mb-[25px] rounded-sm overflow-clip py-0.5 pr-0.5 pl-2.5 bg-success-100\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-m overflow-clip rounded-[6px] !bg-success-10 p-3 @[420px]:p-m\">\n<h2 class=\"m-0 flex items-center gap-s text-[19px] !text-[#1c1c1c] md:text-[20px]\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 10\" fill=\"none\" class=\"shrink-0 text-success-100\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M1 1.5h14\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M1 8.5h10\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><span>Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"m-0 flex list-none flex-col gap-m pl-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 flex items-start gap-s !text-[#434248]\"><span class=\"mt-2 size-2 shrink-0 rounded-full bg-success-100\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><span class=\"text-body\">David Schwartz flagged escalating fake airdrop and giveaway scams targeting XRPL users.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 flex items-start gap-s !text-[#434248]\"><span class=\"mt-2 size-2 shrink-0 rounded-full bg-success-100\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><span class=\"text-body\">Impersonators are using Instagram, Telegram, and familiar executive names to target users.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 flex items-start gap-s !text-[#434248]\"><span class=\"mt-2 size-2 shrink-0 rounded-full bg-success-100\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><span class=\"text-body\">XRPL users may face continued phishing risks through unsolicited rewards and direct messages.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>David Schwartz Warns <span>XRP<\/span> Users as Fake <span>Airdrops<\/span> Spread<\/h2>\n<p>David Schwartz, CTO Emeritus at Ripple, alerted <span>XRP<\/span> Ledger users on May 13 to a sharp increase in <span>airdrop<\/span> and giveaway scams. His message focused on <span>XRP<\/span> users who may encounter fake promotions across social platforms. Schwartz urged users to treat those posts as likely scams and avoid accounts claiming to represent him.<\/p>\n<p>Fraud campaigns around <span>XRP<\/span> often rely on familiar names, copied profiles, and fake reward offers. Schwartz\u2019s warning focused on <span>airdrops<\/span> and giveaways aimed at XRPL users. He also pointed to Instagram and Telegram as platforms where impersonators may claim to be him. The warning did not identify specific accounts or campaigns. The Ripple CTO Emeritus stated:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cSCAM ALERT: There has been a huge escalation lately in <span>airdrop<\/span> and giveaway scams targetting XRPL users lately. Any such posts you see are likely scams.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Ripple-linked fraud <a href=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/ripple-warns-of-crypto-fraud-spike-as-xrp-users-face-holiday-traps\/\">warnings<\/a> in recent months have also covered phishing operations targeting <span>XRP<\/span> holders through fake verification requests and malicious wallet prompts. Some schemes encouraged users to connect wallets or submit sensitive recovery information through unofficial channels masquerading as trusted <span>XRP<\/span> resources.<\/p>\n<h2>Ripple Scam Warnings Highlight Growing Phishing Risks<\/h2>\n<p>Security alerts tied to the <span>XRP<\/span> ecosystem have additionally highlighted <a href=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/ripple-warns-xrp-traders-as-hijacked-youtube-channels-mimic-official-accounts\/\">hijacked YouTube channels<\/a>, cloned livestreams, fake support outreach, <a href=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/ripple-issues-alert-on-expanding-xrp-fraud-with-impersonation-schemes-rising\/\">impersonation<\/a> schemes, and copied account identities across messaging platforms. In several cases, scammers used executive names, <span>XRP<\/span> community language, and fabricated XRP-related events to create the appearance of legitimacy around fraudulent offers and phishing attempts.<\/p>\n<p>Social media remains a common entry point for those schemes. Fraudulent accounts frequently imitate executives, influencers, or verified <span>crypto<\/span> personalities to distribute fake links and giveaway promotions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.binance.com\/en\/price\/xrp\" class=\"lar_link lar_link_outgoing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">XRP<\/a> users are often directed toward malicious websites designed to collect credentials or trigger unauthorized wallet access.<\/p>\n<p>Schwartz stressed:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cAnyone claiming to be me on Instagram, Telegram, or almost anywhere else is likely a scammer. Stay safe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.binance.com\/en\/price\/xrp\" class=\"lar_link lar_link_outgoing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">XRP<\/a> fam.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The warning reinforces broader concerns around crypto-related impersonation campaigns. For XRPL users, unsolicited <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bitcoin.com\/get-started\/what-is-an-airdrop\/\" class=\"lar_link lar_link_outgoing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">airdrops<\/a>, direct messages, and reward offers presented through social platforms continue to represent a significant security risk, especially when tied to recognizable names within the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.binance.com\/en\/price\/xrp\" class=\"lar_link lar_link_outgoing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">XRP<\/a> community.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/ripples-schwartz-warns-xrp-users-to-stay-safe-from-giveaway-scams\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : Bitcoin News ) Key Takeaways David Schwartz flagged escalating fake airdrop and giveaway scams targeting XRPL users. Impersonators are using Instagram, Telegram, and familiar executive names to target users. XRPL users may face continued phishing risks through unsolicited rewards and direct messages. 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