XRP News Update: Surge in XRP Scams Fueled by FOMO and AI Tools, Ripple Calls for Increased Caution

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community is currently grappling with a wave of advanced scams that utilize AI-powered deepfakes and fake livestreams, leading RippleX, the company’s blockchain innovation division, to issue urgent advisories. These warnings, , draw attention to a significant increase in fraudulent schemes aimed at XRP investors, especially as interest surges following the introduction of the first U.S. spot XRP ETF.

Fraudsters are employing artificial intelligence to fabricate realistic videos that mimic Ripple leadership, including CEO Brad Garlinghouse, in an effort to entice individuals into bogus promotions. These scams typically claim to double XRP deposits or offer airdrops in return for wallet credentials or upfront token transfers. Such deceptive content is often found in the comments of legitimate posts or through impersonated accounts on sites like X and YouTube,

. RippleX has emphasized that no official representative will ever request money, private keys, or investment involvement through these means, through @Ripple and @RippleXDev.

The uptick in fraudulent activity comes alongside a boom in XRP-related developments, such as the ETF rollout and regulatory achievements.

exceeded $2.1 billion in the first half of 2025, with AI-driven fraud rising by 456% so far this year. RippleX’s alerts mirror previous legal confrontations, the company filed against YouTube to fight deepfake scams, which resulted in an agreement to remove such content. Analysts link this trend to the easier availability of AI technologies and the growing FOMO (fear of missing out) around XRP’s market activity .

The ETF, operated by Canary Capital and listed under the symbol XRPC, has attracted both institutional players and scammers. On its launch day, November 13, 2025, the fund recorded $58 million in trades, while 149 million XRP were withdrawn from exchanges in anticipation of the launch

. Ripple’s legal experts have previously warned that fraudulent attempts tend to spike during regulatory successes or price rallies, .

XRP holders face real dangers. Scammers have brought back old tricks from previous legal disputes, such as fake “celebratory airdrops” after court victories over the SEC. In one instance, a deepfake video falsely featuring Garlinghouse promoted a 100 million XRP giveaway, which the company quickly exposed as a fraud

. Experts emphasize that staying alert—by checking wallet addresses, steering clear of unsolicited contacts, and enabling two-factor authentication—is essential to avoid falling victim.

As AI-enabled scams become more sophisticated, RippleX’s continued focus on official communication channels highlights the importance of user awareness. With XRP’s value experiencing volatility due to ETF-related events, the company’s repeated cautions reinforce that technological progress and regulatory gains must go hand-in-hand with strong security measures to safeguard investors from fraud.