I have been hearing people saying one can actually be scammed on crypto exchanges but I have not been a victim before. I want to know how to identify if an exchange is a scam.
It's difficult to predict because when an exchange becomes scam it's something that happens suddenly. The only thing you can do is follow the telegram channel and the bitcointalk thread of the exchange in question. Normally, users of exchanges use these channels to explain the problems they have with the platform. If you see that there are a lot of people complaining about delays in withdrawals and failures in the platform, then it's time to start suspecting. Anyway, the best way to protect yourself is to never leave your coins in an exchange.