It seems the Ripple community is being targeted by scams. The CTO has issued a warning, but fake accounts are impersonating the CEO and trying to get people to send money under the guise of XRP gift campaigns. They are even using deepfake videos, making their tactics increasingly sophisticated.

Specifically, they promise users that "if you send XRP, it will double and be returned." This same scam has been repeated since 2019, but it has suddenly increased recently. Ripple has clearly stated that "they will never ask for XRP transfers from the official channels" and "there is never any prepayment required." They also do not operate support channels on Telegram, so if you see such accounts, you can be sure it's a scam.

As cryptocurrencies become more widespread, new participants are being targeted. It's important to remember that Ripple executives will never contact you directly. If asked for wallet information or personal details, do not respond under any circumstances. Always verify through official channels before taking any action.