What is a Rug Pull? How Crypto Scammers Steal Your Money
A rug pull is the most common crypto scam. Learn exactly how they work, what warning signs to look for, and three real examples from 2024.
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Crypto Safety Guides for Beginners
Plain-English guides to help you spot scams, understand risk, and invest safely. No jargon. No hype.
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These guides cover how to check if a crypto token is safe before buying, how to spot common scams, and how to protect your wallet. Every guide links to the free StableHub rug checker tool so you can verify tokens as you learn.
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How to Check if a Crypto Token is Safe Before Buying
A step-by-step walkthrough for beginners. Learn the five things you should check before buying any token — contract age, liquidity, holder concentration, exchange listings, and contract verification. Takes 60 seconds with the right tools.
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Updated Apr 2026
Scam Detection
Spot Crypto Scams Before They Cost You Money
Honeypot Tokens: When You Can Buy But Cannot Sell
Honeypot scams let you buy but block you from selling. Understand how the contract code is modified and how to detect it before buying.
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How Pump and Dump Schemes Work in Crypto
Coordinated groups inflate a token's price then sell at the peak, leaving buyers with worthless tokens. Here's how to recognise the pattern.
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10 Red Flags That a Crypto Project is Fake
Anonymous team with no social history, copied whitepaper, no GitHub activity — learn the ten signals that almost always indicate a scam project.
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Beginner Guides
New to Crypto? Start With the Basics
What is a Crypto Token? The Plain-English Explanation
Coins vs tokens. What a smart contract is. Why tokens can be created by anyone in minutes. The foundational guide before buying anything.
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Understanding Crypto Risk: A Beginner's Framework
Market risk, liquidity risk, smart contract risk, and counterparty risk. What each one means in plain English and how to reduce your exposure.
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How to Read Etherscan: A Beginner's Visual Guide
Etherscan shows you everything about a token on Ethereum. Learn to find contract age, top holders, verified status, and liquidity — in under 5 minutes.
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What is Liquidity in Crypto? Why Low Liquidity = High Risk
Liquidity determines how easily you can sell a token. Low liquidity means you may not be able to exit your position. Here's what to look for.
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