Scam Detector
CRYPTO SCAM CHECKER
Check if a crypto project looks suspicious. Answer 8 red-flag questions to assess risk and spot warning signs before investing.
Check Project
Enter a project name and check the red flags below.
Red Flag Checklist
Click any flags that apply to this project.
Risk Assessment
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Safety Tips
- •Always DYOR (Do Your Own Research): Never invest based on hype alone. Check the team, audit reports, tokenomics, and community before putting money in.
- •Verify contract addresses: Scammers create fake tokens with similar names. Always get the contract address from the official website or CoinGecko, not from social media posts.
- •Check for locked liquidity: One of the biggest scam signs is unlocked liquidity. Legitimate projects lock liquidity for 6-12 months. Check on etherscan or bscscan if the LP is locked.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to spot a crypto scam?
Look for red flags like anonymous teams, guaranteed returns, no smart contract audit, unlocked liquidity, and airdrops that require payment to claim. Use this checklist to evaluate any project before investing.
What is a rug pull in crypto?
A rug pull is when developers abandon a project after raising money, taking investor funds. Signs include locked liquidity, sudden price crashes, and developers selling their tokens. Always check if liquidity is locked before investing.
How to check if a crypto project is legit?
Verify the team has public identities, read the whitepaper, check for a third-party audit, see if liquidity is locked, and look at the project's social media history. Red flags include newly created accounts and copied content.
What are common crypto scam warning signs?
Common signs include: guaranteed high returns, anonymous team, no audit, misspelled website URLs, pressure to buy quickly, airdrops requiring payment, and social media accounts less than 3 months old.
How to verify a crypto project?
Start with CoinGecko or CoinMarketCap for basic info. Check the team on LinkedIn. Read the whitepaper carefully. Look for audit reports from firms like CertiK or Hacken. Search for community reviews on Reddit and Twitter.
How to Use
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Enter the project name
Type the crypto project name or URL you want to check.
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Check the red flags
Click any warning signs that apply to the project. Each flag adds to the risk score.
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Review risk assessment
See your risk score, number of flags, and overall verdict for the project.
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Read flag details
Each flagged item shows an explanation of why it's risky and what to look for.
How to Calculate
Each red flag has a risk weight: High severity flags = 20 points, Medium severity flags = 10 points. The total score is the sum of all active flags. Risk levels: 0 = Safe, 1-20 = Low Risk, 21-40 = Medium Risk, 41-60 = High Risk, 61+ = Critical. The gauge shows the score as a percentage of the maximum possible score (100).