Crypto educator James Rule XRP has issued a strong warning to his followers regarding a fraudulent email posing as an official communication from the 0 Security Administration (SSA). The email, which includes what appears to be an official notice labeled “Your 2025 Social Security Record Is Now Available,” falsely claims to provide a downloadable statement. However, the message is a phishing attempt designed to deceive recipients into clicking on malicious links or downloading infected 1 This email is from the 2 not EVER click on a link or download a 3 are full of 4 on… 5 — James Rule XRP (@RuleXRP) November 7, 2025 Details of the Fake Communication The images shared by James Rule XRP show an email that mimics the legitimate formatting of the Social Security Administration’s official 6 includes the SSA logo, formal language, and a “Download My Statement” button, alongside a footer referencing the Bureau of Internal Revenue.
However, upon closer inspection, the sender’s email address reveals the 7 email originates from “ebirforms-noreply@bir. gov. ph,” a Philippine government domain unrelated to the 8 Security 9 foreign domain is the most critical indicator that the email is not 10 to James Rule XRP, recipients should never click links or download files from such messages, as they often contain malware or viruses intended to steal personal or financial 11 Importance of Caution in Digital Communication Phishing attacks remain one of the most common cyber 12 often relies on fake government or financial institution emails to trick unsuspecting 13 fraudulent messages can lead to identity theft, data breaches, and economic 14 mimicking trusted entities like the SSA, scammers increase the likelihood that recipients will engage with their 15 Rule XRP’s warning serves as a timely reminder for individuals—particularly those involved in crypto and online finance—to remain vigilant about potential 16 emails that appear legitimate can contain subtle inconsistencies, such as unusual sender addresses or prompts to download 17 Authentic Communications The Social Security Administration has stated that it does not send unsolicited emails containing links or requests to download 18 SSA communications are typically sent via official government domains ending in “.
gov” and direct users to log in through secure, known 19 are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 The incident shared by the crypto educator reflects a broader trend of increasing phishing activity within the digital asset 20 October, Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, also cautioned the community about a sharp rise in phishing attempts targeting hardware wallet 21 noted that many of these scams involve deceptive emails impersonating legitimate wallet providers, instructing recipients to carry out supposed security upgrades or verification 22 stressed that such messages should never be trusted unless their authenticity is confirmed directly through official support 23 cybersecurity risks continue to evolve, James Rule XRP’s cautionary message underscores the need for users to verify the authenticity of any digital correspondence before taking 24 personal information and exercising restraint when interacting with unsolicited emails remains essential to maintaining security in the digital 25 : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial 26 views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s 27 are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment 28 action taken by the reader is strictly at their own 29 Tabloid is not responsible for any financial 30 us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News
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