Ripple Warns: Fake Telegram Accounts Exist, Surprisingly

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If you’ve ever wondered if your cat is judging your life choices, consider this: Ripple has issued a warning about scam accounts on Telegram. Because nothing says “trust me” like a company that doesn’t have a Telegram channel pretending to have one. The company clarified, in a tone that suggests they’re tired of explaining basic math, that they don’t have an official Telegram channel. This is a revelation, I know.

  • Ripple confirms it has no official Telegram channel for support. Because who needs a customer service line when you can just wing it?
  • Scammers now use Brad Garlinghouse’s face more than my ex does. It’s a small world.
  • XRP Ledger grows, with over 7.7 million holders amid rising scams. Coincidence? I think not.

RippleX, a division of Ripple, recently warned the public about impersonation accounts. These fraudsters are so committed to their craft, they’ve created accounts pretending to be recruiters, customer support reps, or other employees. They even use the company’s branding and photos-because nothing screams “legitimacy” like a poorly cropped image of Brad in a suit.

Ripple emphasized, with the patience of a saint explaining to you why the sky is blue, that they don’t do business through unofficial channels. They also assured the community they’ll never contact users to offer support, request personal info, or ask for payments. A bold claim, considering the universe itself seems to want your payment info at this point.

“Any account claiming to be an official Ripple Telegram is not legitimate,” Ripple stated in a tweet. One can only imagine the drama behind that statement.

How Scammers Operate

Fraudsters have mastered the art of deception. They post fake crypto giveaways that look suspiciously like they’re from Ripple. Sometimes they even use real Ripple videos from media interviews, only to link them to fake websites or crypto addresses. It’s like a bad home invasion movie where the burglars are also the stars.

Ripple advised the XRP community to verify offers via official platforms. A wise suggestion, unless you’re me, who still buys groceries with a credit card and calls it a day.

Despite the scams, Ripple’s XRP Ledger continues to grow. There are now 7.7 million holders, a number that makes me wonder if we’ve all collectively decided to stop sleeping and just count our crypto. As adoption rises, so does the need for vigilance. Or, you know, maybe just stop clicking links from people named “CryptoQueen2023.”

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2026-03-21 17:36