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🛡️ ICO Scam Checker

ICO Scam Checker reads investment pitches the way a regulator would. We check the entity, the broker registration, the platform reputation and the community reports — before you wire anything. Paste the platform URL or upload group chat screenshots into ScamGuard — you'll get a clear verdict, a plain-language reason, and the next step. Works on phone, desktop and WhatsApp.

What ScamGuard checks for

  • Withdrawal-block pattern flags
  • Group-chat scam scoring
  • License and registration checks
  • Pre-set-returns detection
  • Platform reputation scoring
  • Crypto address and contract checks

⚠️ Red flags and warning signs

  • Urgency or time pressure
  • Threats of legal action or account closure
  • Unexpected contact you didn't request
  • Pressure to keep it secret
  • Vague company or platform details
  • Requests for verification codes or OTPs

Real scam examples

WhatsApp signals group

Free signals, fake screenshots of wins, then an invite-only premium platform. Deposits look like they grow, withdrawals fail.

Pre-IPO insider DM

DM claims to offer 'pre-IPO shares' of a hot tech name. Real pre-IPO allocations never come from cold DMs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does ICO Scam Checker actually check?

Platform reputation, broker registration, withdrawal-block patterns, copied dashboards, group-chat scam scoring, crypto address and contract reputation.

Does it work for crypto trading platforms?

Yes — including DeFi front-ends, fake CEX clones and copy-trading platforms.

Is it free?

Yes. Anonymous checks, no signup.

What if I already deposited?

Do not deposit more. ScamGuard will tell you whether the platform matches known scam clusters and what recovery steps actually work.

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