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Ripple and Brad Garlinghouse deepfake (Jul 2025)
Scammers are using AI-generated deepfakes of Ripple executives, including CEO Brad Garlinghouse, on YouTube to promote fake XRP giveaways and investment opportunities. They are also hijacking official YouTube…
- Incident date
- Jul 2025
- Target
- Ripple and Brad Garlinghouse
Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Scammers are using AI-generated deepfakes of Ripple executives, including CEO Brad Garlinghouse, on YouTube to promote fake XRP giveaways and investment opportunities. They are also hijacking official YouTube accounts to mimic Ripple's branding and direct users to fraudulent schemes. The deepfakes involve altering footage of company leaders and using AI-generated voiceovers to create deceptive content.