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Urgent Warning: Fake Xaman Wallet Scams Target XRP Users

Urgent Warning: Fake Xaman Wallet Scams Target XRP Users

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ThreatCluster •May 26, 2026 at 06:34 UTC
  • •Scammers are impersonating Xaman Wallet with over 20 fake accounts daily.
  • •No official Xaman desktop wallet or XRP airdrop exists; all claims are fraudulent.
  • •Phishing tactics involve deceptive transaction signatures to drain user funds.

Wietse Wind, developer of the Xaman Wallet, issued a warning to XRP holders about a surge in phishing scams. Scammers are creating over 20 fake Twitter accounts and 10 malicious domains daily, impersonating the Xaman Wallet to promote non-existent desktop apps and fraudulent XRP airdrops. The phishing tactics involve deceptive transaction signatures that allow attackers to drain user funds. Wind emphasized that there is no official Xaman desktop wallet or XRP airdrop, urging users to remain vigilant. The scams are particularly targeting inexperienced users searching for wallet support or free XRP giveaways. The Xaman team has implemented internal filters to combat these scams but stresses that user awareness is crucial. The XRP community is experiencing a significant increase in scams, reflecting broader trends in the crypto market.

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2026-05-24
Wietse Wind issues scam warning
Wind warned XRP users about fake accounts targeting Xaman Wallet, emphasizing the non-existence of a desktop wallet or airdrop.
Bitget
2026-05-25
Coinfomania reports on phishing campaign
Wind reiterated the warning about the phishing campaign, detailing the tactics used by scammers to exploit XRP users.
Coinfomania

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