Common Scam Patterns

Rug Pull Indicators

Unlocked liquidity pools
Extreme token concentration (>80% in top 10 wallets)
Anonymous team with no track record
Ability to mint unlimited tokens
Pause/blacklist functions in contract

Honeypot Patterns

Can buy but cannot sell tokens
Hidden sell tax >50%
Whitelist-only selling
Transfer function restrictions

Social Engineering Red Flags

Fake follower count (>60% bots)
Copied website content from legitimate projects
Fake team photos (stock images)
Pressure tactics and urgency ("last chance!")
Promises of guaranteed returns