Twitter is flooded with scams... and they're doing absolutely nothing about it!

Imagine this: you open your X (formerly Twitter) timeline and see a flood of sponsored posts promising XRP rewards, supposedly part of an official Ripple "Community Reward" program. 

Everything looks polished, professional, even from verified accounts. But there's one big problem...

IT'S ALL FAKE. And Twitter knows it.

The scam: always the same playbook

Dozens of verified accounts (yes, with the blue checkmark you can now buy) are posting ads like these:

• "Wow."

• "Yep. This happened."

• "Good news!"

With images of tokens dropping from parachutes, flashy graphics, and promises like "multiply your assets" or "double your coins now." The goal? Direct you to sites such as:

• gift-[REDACTED]

• 2xred[REDACTED]

Both flagged as fraudulent by desenmascara.me, a simple but powerful threat detection tool.

 

These sites pretend to be affiliated with Ripple, but there is not a shred of evidence to support that. They're generic websites, with empty promises, designed solely to steal your crypto.

🔎 A scam that can be exposed in seconds... if you care to look

Here’s the worst part: anyone with basic awareness or access to a site like desenmascara.me can identify the fraud in seconds. You just enter the URL and read:

❌ This site appears FRAUDULENT
❗ No clear evidence of affiliation with Ripple
❗ Generic domain
❗ No official sources or links

So... if it’s this obvious, how are these ads still running and multiplying?

💰 The uncomfortable truth: it’s part of the business

There’s only one reasonable explanation, and it’s as simple as it is brutal: Twitter doesn’t care. As long as these ads pay, they stay.

Why would they protect users when they’re profiting from every click? This kind of scam isn’t a bug in the system—it’s a feature. A direct result of how ad revenue is prioritized above user safety.

❌ This won’t stop... unless they’re forced

The only way to stop this epidemic is through:

• ⚖️ Serious regulation and massive fines (yeah, we are Europe).

• 🧍‍♂️ Class action lawsuits and legal pressure

• 🔎 Active community oversight

Because it's clear: neither Twitter, Meta, nor any major platform will act unless it hurts their bottom line.

📢 What can you do?

1. Stay alert. Use tools like desenmascara.me to check any suspicious website.

2. Report it. Flag these ads whenever you see them. Check here the reason why I crossed this out. 

3. Speak up. Share this post, talk about the issue, tag responsible parties.

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This isn’t an isolated case. It’s a pattern. And it’s time to break it.

Ready to Drive Fraud Prevention Innovation in EU—Inspired by JPMorgan’s Approach

This is a global challenge I’d passionate about contributing to and helping solve.

Unfortunately this call is only available for U.S.-based orgs.

If you are a company or investor based in the E.U. eager to address this challenge, I'd be delighted to connect with you.

Who I am — in brief.

I’m Emilio Casbas, the founder of Desenmascara.me, a tool developed to unmask and analyze fraudulent websites. The platform has been successfully used by companies like Nike Inc. to detect and dismantle counterfeit networks, it has served investigative teams in both public and private sectors while empower users to protect themselves from online fraud.

Over the past few years, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with Europol. Authoring a paper for SANS on online scam tracking (read here), and presenting the online tool at BlackHat USA arsenal space (session link). I was also featured in El Confidencial, one of Spain’s leading newspapers, where I discussed the work behind Desenmascara.me ( Original version in Spanish / Translated to English version). 

In addition, the tool is also a partner of CyberAlliance, reinforcing my commitment to combating online threats and enhancing cybersecurity. The tool has been also integrated into VirusTotal, further extending its reach and effectiveness in the fight against fraud.

I currently work at one of the world’s leading wealth management firms, where I lead a small team focused on strengthening the company’s cybersecurity through threat detection. The work is both fascinating and impactful. However, my true passion lies in tackling online fraud and protecting the most vulnerable in our digital society. 

Therefore, if the right opportunity arises, I would be open to dedicating my energy and experience to building solutions that truly make a difference - helping make the Internet a safer place for everyone.

Coinbase's Response to Data Breach Sets Industry Standard

In the wake of a recent data breach, Coinbase has demonstrated exemplary leadership in crisis management. Hackers, having bribed overseas customer support agents, accessed sensitive information of less than 1% of Coinbase's users.

Rather than succumbing to the attackers' $20 million ransom demand, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong took a firm stand by refusing to pay and instead offering a $20 million reward for information leading to the perpetrators' arrest.

(4) Brian Armstrong en X: "https://t.co/f6UPdkL5R0" / X

The company's proactive measures include:WSJ

• Immediate termination of involved insiders and collaboration with law enforcement agencies.

• Implementation of enhanced security protocols and opening a new support hub in the U.S.

• Commitment to reimburse affected customers who were deceived into transferring funds.

The cost of a data breach with less than 1% of Coinbase's users?

the Company has preliminarily estimated expenses to be within the range of approximately $180 million to $400 million relating to remediation costs and voluntary customer reimbursements relating to this Incident, prior to further review of potential losses, indemnification claims, and potential recoveries, which could meaningfully increase or decrease this estimate.

Source: 0001679788-25-000094

Coinbase - Financials - SEC Filings

Coinbase's transparent and decisive actions not only protect its users but also set a benchmark for the industry in handling such incidents.

The cost of this "small and controlled" data breach underscore just how high the stakes are. It's a powerful reminder that cybersecurity is not optional — it’s a core investment for any digital business. Coinbase’s swift and transparent response shows exactly how such challenges should be handled.

Fraudulent websites targeting the transportation industry

In recent times, many newly emerged enterprises are raising red flags. These could either be outright scams designed to steal your hard-earned money or shady operations set up to deceive unsuspecting clients.

Take a look at this website:

A quick check on desenmascara.me reveals that the domain of this company is set to expire in just 1 day! This is often a red-flag sign of a fly-by-night operation:

On their "Client Testimonial" section, they proudly showcase Savannah Nguyen,

listed as the "President of Sales" at some company.

But here’s the catch: a simple Google reverse image search reveals that this individual’s photo is used across various unrelated industries! It’s nothing more than a stolen image, a common trick to appear credible.

Don’t fall victim to these fraudulent schemes! Always perform due diligence before engaging with cargo or transportation companies. Simple checks like verifying domain details, cross-referencing testimonials, and using reverse image search can save you from being scammed.