A new and deeply concerning threat is sweeping through the XRP community — one that doesn’t exploit code or technology, but human 0 XRP holders have reported sudden wallet drains after interacting with what appeared to be legitimate support 1 scam’s sophistication and emotional manipulation tactics have left many users shocked, underscoring a dangerous new wave of phishing schemes targeting XRP 2 Rising Scam Targeting XRP Holders The crypto industry has long battled phishing and impersonation attempts, but this latest scam has taken things a step 3 are now calling victims directly, pretending to be representatives from trusted XRP ecosystem 4 scheme has recently intensified, with one fake profile impersonating the official Xaman (formerly Xumm) wallet support team — and convincing unsuspecting users to compromise their 5 fraudulent account, identified as @Xaman_XRPL_Xahau, used authentic branding, developer titles, and realistic messaging patterns to build 6 trust was established, victims were contacted through direct messages and even phone calls, being urged to “update” or “clear cache data” on their wallets — a ruse to gain access to sensitive 7 FUCKER IS CALLING PEOPLE AND DRAINING XRP FROM THEIR WALLETS BEWARE- this is not a real 8 is a scammer and pretending to be support from 9 NOT 10 have been getting drained left and 11 — JENNA X (@JennaXCrypto) October 28, 2025 Jenna X Raises the Alarm The alarm was sounded by JENNA X, a well-known figure in the XRP community, who took to X to expose the 12 her post, she revealed the fake profile and warned users against interacting with the 13 impostor claimed to be a “Lead Developer” for Xaman and was reportedly contacting XRP holders to “help with wallet issues.” According to JENNA X, multiple users who engaged with the scammer had their XRP holdings drained shortly after these 14 post quickly went viral among the XRP community, prompting discussions about user awareness, security practices, and the growing threat of impersonation 15 the Scam Works The phishing operation follows a familiar yet effective 16 fake support account first mimics official Xaman communication styles and visual 17 then initiates private conversations that gradually escalate to phone 18 are persuaded to follow “support steps,” such as updating their wallet software, providing verification details, or signing “security requests.” We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 In reality, these requests are malicious prompts designed to extract recovery phrases or trigger unauthorized 19 a user complies, the attacker gains immediate access to the wallet, often transferring XRP and other assets in seconds.
Xaman’s Official Response and Safety Measures Xaman’s official channels have repeatedly warned users that the company will never initiate DMs, phone calls, or requests for secret keys or seed 20 is only provided through verified contact points on the official Xaman website or directly within the 21 team has also urged users to double-check account handles and report any impersonation attempts 22 recommend that XRP holders maintain strict operational security by avoiding unsolicited messages, confirming URLs before signing in, and storing seed phrases 23 a breach is suspected, users should immediately move remaining assets to a new wallet created from a clean device and report the incident.
A Growing Threat in the XRP Community JENNA X’s warning serves as an urgent reminder that digital theft often begins with psychological manipulation, not technical 24 XRP adoption grows and on-chain liquidity increases, scammers are adapting their methods to exploit trust and familiarity within the 25 XRP holders, vigilance is no longer 26 direct message, phone call, or “urgent update” request should be treated as potentially fraudulent unless verified through official 27 message is clear: never share your seed phrase, never follow external update links, and never believe a random “support” message — no matter how convincing it 28 : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial 29 views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s 30 are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment 31 action taken by the reader is strictly at their own 32 Tabloid is not responsible for any financial 33 us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News
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