Scammers with gold-check verified accounts have been spreading a hoax about a fake XRP Airdrop, often using AI-generated content to deceive users. It is important for XRP enthusiasts to stay cautious and rely only on information from trusted sources.

These scammers have been employing this deceitful airdrop strategy for some time now and may try to attract XRP users again. Despite receiving complaints from the community, certain accounts perpetrating these scams were not suspended until after hours of their posts being up.

Avoid Falling Victim to the XRP Airdrop Deception

Social media scams are prevalent in the cryptocurrency sector, and advancements in AI technology have worsened the issue.

Recently, authenticated X accounts have been sharing rumors of an XRP airdrop, including an AI-generated video featuring Brad Garlinghouse to make it more convincing. With XRP currently in the news spotlight, the risks are evident.

Fraudulent posts about a fake XRP Airdrop were made by a verified X (Twitter) account with a gold checkmark for authenticity. These accounts shared information about an alleged airdrop under the name "Ripple News," even if they were not affiliated with the company.

As observed by BeInCrypto, some of these deceitful accounts had a substantial following of nearly 100,000 users.

Users viewing these posts would encounter supportive comments from bots, promoting the claim process for the airdrop and showcasing purported XRP wallets. However, this was a trick to extract personal information and funds.

These fraudulent XRP airdrop schemes emerged following the conclusion of the SEC v Ripple lawsuit settlement. The buzz surrounding XRP futures trading and ETFs may present an opportunity for these scammers to target new victims.

While excitement is high in Ripple's fan community, users must exercise caution to avoid potential losses.

Efforts have been made by X administrators to remove numerous fraudulent posts. For instance, a list of illegitimate verified accounts was shared by crypto scam watchdogs last week, leading to the suspension or removal of these accounts and their deceptive posts.

The fact that scammers can obtain verification on X is alarming. Deepfake crypto scams on social media have been a growing concern in recent times.

In the past, a user lost approximately $46 million to such a deception in October 2024. Deepfake crypto scams alone stole over $200 million from users in the first quarter of 2025.

Therefore, users should thoroughly evaluate any 'reward' or airdrop offerings to protect themselves from falling prey to scams. Vigilance is key in safeguarding against these deceitful practices.