XRP Ledger developer and Xaman founder Wietse Wind has once again sounded the alarm about fraudulent schemes targeting users of the wallet. Scammers are creating fake accounts and websites that falsely promote a desktop wallet and an airdrop, both of which are nonexistent. Wind stated that more than 20 fraudulent X accounts impersonating Xaman Wallet emerge each day, alongside over 10 fake domain names with deceptive websites. The team reports these malicious entities, but new ones continue to appear regularly. Wind emphasized in blunt terms that there is no desktop wallet and no airdrop, urging users to remain vigilant against fake links in replies, posts, or search results.
This warning follows a similar caution from Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz, who earlier this month noted an uptick in fake airdrops, giveaways, and impersonators within the XRP Ledger community. The scams often involve copied branding to mislead users into believing they are interacting with the legitimate Xaman wallet. Some sites push a fake desktop wallet download, while others promote free token claims that require users to connect their wallets or sign transactions. Earlier reports also highlighted fake browser plugins, fake support pages, and direct messages from accounts pretending to be wallet staff. Wind previously warned that all Xaman browser plugins are fraudulent and that users do not need one, as every ecosystem site interacts safely with Xaman via QR code.
Xaman is a self-custody wallet for the XRP Ledger and Xahau ecosystem, where users control their assets through private keys stored on their own devices. This makes transaction signing a critical security step. The recent surge in scam attempts places wallet safety at the forefront of the XRP community’s concerns. Fraudsters rely on user action rather than any flaw in the XRP Ledger itself. Users are strongly advised to avoid unknown links, fake support messages, and websites that ask them to connect wallets for free tokens. They should also refrain from downloading any Xaman desktop app, as no such product exists. The message for XRP holders is clear: verify the source before signing any transaction. A fake airdrop, wallet download, or support request can become a wallet-draining attempt once approved. Ripple has also previously warned users about fake support accounts and impersonation, including a fake Instagram account posing as Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse that promoted an XRP giveaway scheme.