NFT scams are evolving, and even experienced investors get caught off guard. The playbook is almost always the same: hype, deception, and a sudden exit. But if you know the signs, you can protect your bag.

🔎 Here’s how these scams operate:

1️⃣ The Hype Machine – Paid influencers, shill groups, and fake social proof flood your timeline. The project looks like the next big thing, but it’s all smoke and mirrors.

2️⃣ "Insane Gains" Promises – If they claim 10x overnight with no risk, ask yourself—why would they share this golden opportunity with you? Scammers bank on greed.

3️⃣ The Withdrawal Trap – Suddenly, funds are "temporarily locked" due to a "technical issue." The next thing you know, the team disappears, and so does your money.

4️⃣ Roadmap of Dreams, Zero Delivery – Staking? Metaverse? Big partnerships? None of it ever materializes. It’s just bait to reel you in.

5️⃣ Anonymous Teams – If the founders are ghosts and their LinkedIn profiles are non-existent, ask yourself why they don’t want to be known.

💡 How to stay safe:

✅ Research the team—verified founders have reputations to protect.

✅ Analyze the smart contract—watch for backdoors.

✅ Trust your gut—if it feels too good to be true, it probably is.

👉 Have you ever been rugged? What’s the biggest red flag you’ve seen? Share below!

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