Ripple CEO Warns XRP Investors of Rising Deepfake Scam Threats
Main Idea
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse warns investors about a rise in scams using deepfake videos and fake accounts to exploit XRP's all-time high, urging caution against fraudulent giveaways.
Key Points
1. Scammers are using deepfake videos of Ripple executives and fake YouTube accounts to promote fraudulent XRP giveaways.
2. Victims are deceived into sending XRP with no returns.
3. Ripple emphasizes that no legitimate executive will ever request XRP from investors.
4. The scam wave coincides with XRP's price rally and increased on-chain activity.
5. Ongoing regulatory challenges may be contributing to the heightened scam activity.
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The post Ripple CEO Warns XRP Investors of Rising Deepfake Scam Threats appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has warned XRP investors about a surge in scams exploiting the cryptocurrency’s all-time high. Fraudsters are using deepfake videos of Ripple executives and fake YouTube accounts to promote fraudulent XRP giveaways, deceiving victims into sending XRP with no returns. Ripple urges users to beware and report suspicious content, emphasizing that no executive ...
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