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XRP Holders Beware: Scammers Stealing Bank Names
XRP holders should exercise caution as scammers have begun stealing the names of well-known financial institutions. This is happening due to the integration of the XRP Ledger into the banking sector and the launch of the RLUSD stablecoin. Scammers generate 'vanity addresses' and issue fake tokens that imitate these brands, leading to phishing attempts. The main trigger for the deception is the legitimate news backdrop, such as Cross River Bank's tests of the RLUSD stablecoin and the deployment of the 473 million XRP Evernorth fund through major exchanges. Users are prompted to 'verify' their wallets or exchange real XRP for fake 'bank' coins, leading to potential asset theft.