#StaySAFU I Almost Lost Everything in a Crypto Scam – Here’s How I Escaped Just in Time

#StaySAFU

Last year, I was tempted by a Telegram message promoting a “next 100x token.” It had a flashy website, fake celebrity endorsements, and promised guaranteed returns if I invested early. At first glance, everything looked legit.

But here’s what saved me:

Red Flags I Noticed:

The project wasn’t listed on CoinMarketCap or any major exchange.

Their social media was full of bots and fake followers.

Whitepaper was vague with no real roadmap or team identity.

All the hype, but no utility.

I ran the contract address through Token Sniffer, and it scored 10/100 — a major red alert!

Within a week, the token's price crashed to zero. It was a classic rug pull. Many people lost their funds, but I managed to avoid it — just by staying cautious.

My Tips to #StaySAFU:

1. No real project offers "guaranteed profits" — that's a scammer’s language.

2. Always verify token contracts on trusted platforms.

3. Research the team. No team = No trust.

4. Never invest based on FOMO or hype.

Let’s protect each other in this space. If you’ve faced a similar situation or have tools you use to verify projects, share them in the comments.

Stay smart. Stay SAFU.