XRP Scam Checker
Enter an XRP address to check it against known scam patterns.
Common XRP scam patterns
Fake giveaways. Any promise to "double" or "multiply" your XRP if you send some first is always a scam. No legitimate giveaway — from Ripple, an exchange, or anyone else — ever asks you to send crypto first.
Phishing sites. Fake copies of real wallet or exchange login pages, usually reached through a link in an unsolicited message or a sponsored search ad with a slightly misspelled domain.
Fake support. A "support agent" who DMs you first, or asks for your seed phrase or private key to "verify" your wallet. Real support never does this.
Romance and "investment" scams. A new online relationship that eventually steers you toward "investing" through a platform the other person controls.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if an XRP giveaway is fake?
Any post, DM, or email promising to 'double' or 'multiply' XRP if you send some first is a scam — no legitimate giveaway ever asks you to send crypto first. Ripple, its executives, and the XRPL Foundation do not run giveaways on social media.
Is this address a scam?
This tool is in progress. Once live, it will validate an address's format and check whether it has any on-chain activity, alongside a checklist of common scam patterns — it will not be able to definitively certify any address as safe or malicious. See our Disclaimer for why.
What are common XRP scam patterns?
Fake 'send X, get 2X back' giveaways impersonating Ripple or exchanges, phishing sites mimicking real wallets or exchanges, fake customer support DMs asking for your seed phrase, and romance scams that end with a request to 'invest' in crypto through a fake platform.
Should I ever share my seed phrase or private key?
No — never, with anyone, for any reason. No legitimate wallet, exchange, or support team will ever ask for it. Anyone asking is trying to steal your funds.