1. Wise Monkey (MONKY)
An unknown memecoin that rose 38% after the alert and then quickly fell.
There was no official documentation, known team, or defined purpose.
2. Happy Cat (HAPPY)
Another memecoin with no real utility, whose appreciation was purely speculative.
The movement was driven by bots and unsuspecting investors.
3. Rifampicin (RIF)
Token supposedly linked to the pharmaceutical industry, but with no verified connection.
It had no presence on CoinMarketCap or relevant on-chain data.
4. Zircuit (ZRC)
The name refers to a legitimate blockchain infrastructure project, but the token listed in the alert was fake.
This caused confusion with the real project.
5. ai16zeliza (ELIZA)
Presented as an AI project, but with no whitepaper, roadmap, or public team.
It was the token where the largest recorded loss occurred, with a trader losing over US$ 100 in minutes.
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How to protect yourself from similar scams
Check the source of the alert: Not every channel or group on Telegram using the name "Binance" is official. Always confirm if the channel is verified by Binance itself.
Don't buy tokens just because they are “rising”: Often, these pumps are manipulated to attract unsuspecting investors before a planned drop (pump and dump).
Research the token before investing:
See if it is listed on reliable exchanges.
Look for a whitepaper.
Check if there is an identifiable team and a legitimate active community (not just bots).
Use tools like CoinMarketCap or CoinGecko to verify history, market volume, and legitimacy.
Be wary of exaggerated promises or sudden alerts without verified sources.
