#StaySAFU

A few months ago, I was added to a Telegram group that claimed to offer “insider signals” for a new DeFi token. It looked convincing — sleek website, active admins, and testimonials. But something felt off when they pushed for quick investments through a shady link.

I paused and did some digging:

The token wasn’t listed on CoinMarketCap or Binance

The team had no LinkedIn profiles

And the whitepaper? Full of buzzwords, zero substance.

Turns out, it was a classic pump-and-dump. Luckily, I didn’t invest. Lesson learned — don’t let FOMO cloud your judgment.

Red flags I watch out for now:

• Guaranteed high returns

• Unverified token listings

• Pressure to act fast

• No clear info on the team or roadmap

Tools I now use to StaySAFU:

CoinMarketCap for legit listings

ScamSniffer to check for phishing sites

Binance Academy for crypto literacy

And of course, I double-check community feedback on Reddit and X

Tip: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Stay smart, stay skeptical.