How hard to detect scams nowadays?

[Rruchi man]

Once again, don't invest in the brand new project.

The creators of new projects who may be scammers can capitalize and take advantage of that statement that encourages first time investors enforcing that they are the ones who benefit the most from the a new project. It can be tempting to try them out to avoid loosing out, but we must avoid making quick investment decisions under pressure. The little moment you spend in thinking and considering a project can save you from months of regrets.

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[Jatiluhung]

The most obvious indication of scammers in creating new projects is that they always forget to give the impression that their project is really not a scam. Those scam project makers always display the characteristics of their scam project clearly. one of them is that they are always too eager to get people into their projects, and they talk too much about multiples and profits.

then when I find a new project with the lure to The moon soon, 1000x, LFG etc. they keep repeating those words on their telegram channel. then I will immediately avoid the new project. because such a project is indeed a project that is not meant for the long term. but they only think about quick profits and projects usually only run a few months before dying and most of them don't even get listed on cmc. but they always promise Listing in cmc. then be careful finding such projects.

[burugcrypto]

Once again, don't invest in the brand new project.

If everyone follows it, How does new projects grow? Just because something is new, it is not scam. Every popular project is new one at once.

Let me give you list of detecting scams

1. Check website. By looking at website, We can determine a project is scam or not. Check for details. Scam projects trg to keep information as less as possible.

However, Super scamsters may pass this test by creating a authentic feel like site.

2. Check whitepaper and what coin actually does.  Utility is something scam projects doesn’t usually have.

3. Check whether they are selling coins from their site itself. If any project sells coins from its own website, its scam for sure

4. KYC can be manipulated.  Just because dev come live doesn’t mean they are authentic. Scamsters hire people to do KYC or appear in Telegram lives.

5. Scamsters doesn’t keep their communication open. Telegram chat should be open. Check how they reply. Whetehr they are desparate to get money or more concerned about project.

There are lot of ways to detect a scam project. Its easy many times. Hard few times. But if you get doubt, skip it.

[_BlackStar]

Once again, don't invest in the brand new project.

I do not like to invest in new projects, the risk of failure is higher than the good potential in the future. You may be right, investing in a new project is almost like gambling because we are never sure how this project develops every quarter.

We really can't prevent scam if we don't notice it through various analyses. Scammers are getting smarter, that's for sure and they are not afraid of being on the internet with their personal data like KYC documents. Instead of investing in new projects, I would suggest newbie to invest in bitcoin although some other altcoin can also be considered.

[serhack]

Look at potential red flags, check which people there are behind a project and ask yourself if they're really capable of. Potential red flags include a brand new project, mention of a "centralized" token, buzzwords ("artificial intelligence with addition of blockchain and IoT for getting richer!". Anyway most of the projects in cryptocurrencies has ZERO value, beside Bitcoin, and Monero (and a few ones). Check if the project is supported by someone or any company, check who team members are.

Lack of transparency? Scam. Lack of any documentation? Scam. Did they provide you a business model that... ? Scam naturally.

[Gosgosking]

Once again, don't invest in any cryptocurrency except Bitcoin

I think this advice is better, that's will make everyone understand which coins we need to avoid and which coin we need to invest. Although new projects has a high risk, but we can't deny if old project has a high risk too. We're just waiting for the old shitcoins project lose of their holders and the developer will abandon their old project to create fresh newly project that related with the current hype e.g. P2E, DEFI, Metaverse.

This is the best advice for people who are new in cryptocurrency,  bitcoin is the best investment everyone must consider. New project are very risky, scammers use new projects in getting people most expecially beginners.  If people consider bitcoin it will  be hard for them to get into new projects that are not genuine.

[Doan9269]

2. If you invest assume you are gambling with your funds

Only your bitcoin investment is not a gamble but still have a little risk provided you don't have a good knowledge about investment in proper, but investing on other cryoto projects is just a waste of time and too risky except you think loosing any amount investment to you will not be counted as loss to the ones you've made fortune from, we are not discouraging newbies from making investment but they need a proper orientation on which coin to invest on, how to invest and the full knowledge they will appii in dealing with their investment and this makes it hard for any properly oriented person lose his asset provided he admits every necessary investment ideas given.

[Hyphen(-)]

Once again, don't invest in any cryptocurrency except Bitcoin

I agree with you, but does this mean that all other coins are worthless?
Many people have made it through some trustworthy coins that are trustable, even though the fact that they are altcoins as well, such as Ethereum, BNB LTC, and others with very solid backgrounds; does this mean that investing in them now that the prices are very low is also a big gamble? because these coins have a future as they wait for Bitcoin to rise again

[kawetsriyanto]

They don't care about anything. Who can take action even if they skip with funds? Who will find them? They just raised funds and enjoy. After a few days, all investors forget about it and start new gambling.

Yep. Scammers know scamming people is easy and it becomes a common thing nowadays. Moreover, only a few scammers got caught and jailed by the police. It makes scammers to have the courage scamming people as they like. Even if many investors try to catch and reveal the scammers, in most cases it results in nothing.

So how to detect smart scams? To be honest there is no way. Whether the project has KYC or Audit doesn't mean it's safe for a team that isn't a scammer. They just don't care about everything.

It is true, no effective ways to determine scammers. KYC and audit attachments on the site, are only 2 other traps to attract people.
Well, scammers become smarter, they always modify their scamming methods. They understand that they must use varied ways to optimize the chances of scamming people. Because they use varied ways, it is very difficult to detect them.

[Oluwa-btc]

Today, you can fake not only photos, that is, generated photos for the team, but it also became possible to create video clips that are created by neural networks. Any project with some diligence and skill can be presented very colorfully, with vivid comments of fake, non-existent robots. All this, of course, misleads newcomers who are deceived by flashy advertising and promises of fantastic payouts.
It was, is, and will be. As soon as people begin to understand one scam, the scammers will go further.
The race will continue as long as there is demand.
But newcomers who have arrived here on the forum have an excellent opportunity not to get involved in various scams, but to learn from the experience of others, and trust those coins that have earned trust over time

Here's a line I can vividly remember from a book I read, Start UP-Nation by  ( DAN SENOR & SAUL SINGER ). It was actually a guideline from a fella who have been trailing down fraudulent scammer's digitally and with the help of his skills he had during old day's hunting down terrorist, he concluded by saying;
Good people leaves traces of themselves on the internet ( digital footprints ) because they have nothing to hide at the end. Bad people don't because they try to hide themselves.

All you have to do is look for footprints,if you find them then, you can minimize risk to a certain level that is acceptable. So what need be are to look for good attributes before delving into newly introduced projects.

[lovesmayfamilis]

Good people leaves traces of themselves on the internet ( digital footprints ) because they have nothing to hide at the end. Bad people don't because they try to hide themselves.

This is a very erroneous statement. Can I ask you if you use curtains at home? If you have nothing to hide, then your answer is tantamount to allowing yourself to be photographed naked. Would you like your bank card details to be disclosed? To make your smartphone or computer data, including personal correspondence, photos, and financial wallets, public. Your political views and opinions may not always be the same as your opponents. Do you need to advertise this for your own safety? 
I doubt that any answer can be answered in the affirmative. But this is exactly what all the monitoring bodies are doing; they have turned the Internet into a digital camp. 
Can a normal person have an argument that he has nothing to hide after such questions?

[Davidvictorson]

Once again, don't invest in the brand new project.

One thing that I have noticed about new projects is that some create Discord and Telegram channels for people you are interested in their projects. The scams that some newbies may fall for is thinking that the admin of these channels will DM them. So when they get a DM from the so-called admin to provide their personal details it doesn't occur to them that it is a scam until they have given out personal information and end up losing their money.

[Bhig Daddy]

However, if someone tries to con someone after their identity has been revealed, they run the risk of legal action. As a result, I believe that the majority of con artists still use false identities, but if anyone used their real identity, they will eventually go to jail. Even with bitcoin, no one can predict its size in 2010 thus investing in new projects is like always taking a chance. However, as con artists developed through time, I believe that today they are using more realistic investment strategies to ensnare novices and flee with a few thousand dollars.

[Pmalek]

"If you are afraid of getting burned, don't play with fire". If you don't understand what you are investing in or you are unsure, stop before it's too late. Way too many people have gotten it in their heads they know how to invest, but the truth is far from it.

Don't get involved where you don't belong and there will be no consequences to suffer. Owning bitcoin doesn't make anyone a financial expert capable of recognizing other investment opportunities. If you don't have the skills or patience to perform thorough analysis, there is no shame in stepping aside.

[Masplanc]

The only way to stay away from scam is to avoid all cryptocurrency except Bitcoin. I think whoever put this in his/her mind will never experience a scam. Bitcoin is the best for investment and always reliable.

[freedomgo]

Once again, don't invest in any cryptocurrency except Bitcoin

I think this advice is better, that's will make everyone understand which coins we need to avoid and which coin we need to invest. Although new projects has a high risk, but we can't deny if old project has a high risk too. We're just waiting for the old shitcoins project lose of their holders and the developer will abandon their old project to create fresh newly project that related with the current hype e.g. P2E, DEFI, Metaverse.

Bitcoin do not guarantee secured profits but will ensure high potential to be profitable. That way, it will be clearer particularly for newbies not to trust other crypto projects but only stick to bitcoin as it can always be legit and never part of scams. However, people also get scammed by their own obvious stupid decisions, that will teach them to invest in new crypto projects and end up losing their funds.

[Stalker22]

Once again, don't invest in any cryptocurrency except Bitcoin
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Bitcoin do not guarantee secured profits but will ensure high potential to be profitable. That way, it will be clearer particularly for newbies not to trust other crypto projects but only stick to bitcoin as it can always be legit and never part of scams. However, people also get scammed by their own obvious stupid decisions, that will teach them to invest in new crypto projects and end up losing their funds.

Well put. Young investors need to know that they are exposing their funds to a high level of risk and there is no absolute guarantee that investments will turn out well. But, after all, if bitcoin has survived the many ups and downs since its release, it is safe to bet that it will still lead the cryptocurrency world. Although no one can guarantee high profits when investing in bitcoin, but this cryptocurrency has risen from $10k to $60k per coin in several months at the end of 2021. The potential for profitability is still present. Thus, I am sure that bitcoin will maintain its position as the leading cryptocurrency in the world of cryptocurrency and ensure profits for investors that invest long term with it.

[Renampun]

The only way to stay away from scam is to avoid all cryptocurrency except Bitcoin. I think whoever put this in his/her mind will never experience a scam. Bitcoin is the best for investment and always reliable.

Bitcoin has gone through many trials and also FUD but until now it is still very strong because Bitcoin is the only trusted cryptocurrency. What I really regret is that most newbies don't learn from this forum, most of them watch from YouTube and they are inspired to invest in shit tokens because of the brainwashing that is done by many YouTubers.

I still remember the phrase that is often said by YouTubers and influencers is "this coin or token will become the next Bitcoin". those who believe must have been trapped and will end up with regrets. remember that there is no "the next Bitcoin".