# Red flags of crypto There are a number of red flags in crypto which should help you determine which crypto to avoid. Here are some red flags that could help keep you or others safe when choosing a crypto to invest in: * It is using a popular crypto's name while not actually being associated with it. * Celebrities/influencers that have no connection/knowledge of crypto are advertising it. * It's copying the name of a previous meme-coin. * It doesn't have a whitepaper * It doesn't have a social media page, If it does, is it very small/unprofessional. * No website/website lacks information on the crypto. * The entire premise of the coin is to be a money maker. (invest to moon) * "It has huge, vague claims like decentralizing the internet." * "No real present (or future) application made clear, even if it's a new area/proposal." * "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." Added by * "You only make money or 'bounties' when you get friends to invest, or you get a percentage of whatever they invest." * "If it says things like: \- Liquidity locked 🔒✅ \- 50% burned in Vitalilks wallet \- Easy 100x 🔥 * "If it uses the phrases: \- The next “…” \- “…” killer \- Missed out on “…”? This is the next “…” " Breaking out!! soon to 1000x --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://blog.atraderlife.com/ideas/crypto-ideas/red-flags-of-crypto.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.