Learn to Spot, Avoid, and Survive Crypto Scams
This information could save you thousands of dollars
The crypto space is filled with scammers who have perfected the art of rug pulling. Don't become another statistic. Learn their tactics, spot the red flags, and protect your investments.
No real names, faces, or verifiable backgrounds
"100x guaranteed!" or "Can't go down!"
No liquidity lock or very short lock periods
Dev wallet holds 20%+ of total supply
Random celebrities promoting with no real involvement
"Limited time!" or "Buy now or miss out forever!"
Real names, LinkedIn profiles, verifiable history
Professional audit from reputable firms
Liquidity locked for 6+ months minimum
Actual utility beyond just being a token
Clear distribution, no hidden allocations
Regular updates, GitHub activity, roadmap progress
Devs remove all liquidity from the pool, making it impossible to sell.
Example: 90% of Solana rugs
Devs sell massive token holdings, crashing the price to zero.
Example: Most celebrity tokens
Gradual selling over time to avoid detection while making false promises.
Example: Dave's specialty
210+ rugs and counting
The Serial Rugger King
Celebrity farm master
The Indian Lord
Viral meme to rug pipeline
Hawk Took Ya Money
💡 Remember: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Always DYOR (Do Your Own Research) and never invest more than you can afford to lose.
This education hub is updated regularly with new scam tactics and protection strategies.