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How can you recognize Pre sale rug — collect ETH/BNB, deliver nothing?

TLDR

Project runs presale on PinkSale/DxSale/custom, collects ETH/BNB, then disappears or launches token then rugs LP. Indicators: (1) team anonymous + KYC self claimed; (2) hardcap $2M without verifiable backers; (3) contract has no vesting +...

How it works

Project runs presale on PinkSale/DxSale/custom, collects ETH/BNB, then disappears or launches token then rugs LP. Indicators: (1) team anonymous + KYC self claimed; (2) hardcap $2M without verifiable backers; (3) contract has no vesting +...

Red flags

  • Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.
  • A link or sender that does not match the official organization.
  • Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.

What to do

  1. 1Indicators: (1) team anonymous + KYC self claimed; (2) hardcap $2M without verifiable backers; (3) contract has no vesting + no LP lock disclosed; (4) website on Carrd/Vercel free hosting; (5) launchpad has no escrow (PinkSale Standard has escrow only at top tier).
  2. 2WHAT TO DO: contribute only to presales with mandatory team KYC + audit (Polkastarter, Coinlist, Seedify Tier 1); verify audit on auditor's site.
  3. 3IF VICTIM: file Chainabuse + report to launchpad compliance; if KYC verified, lawsuit possible; trace funds via Arkham.

Source

RugDoc

Source reviewed by Mythos Forensic Team

https://rugdoc.io/learn/presale-rug-pull/

FAQ

Is Pre sale rug — collect ETH/BNB, deliver nothing a real scam pattern?

Yes. Treat the message, call, or payment request as suspicious until you verify it through an official channel.

What are the first warning signs?

Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.; A link or sender that does not match the official organization.; Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.

What should I do first?

Indicators: (1) team anonymous + KYC self claimed; (2) hardcap $2M without verifiable backers; (3) contract has no vesting + no LP lock disclosed; (4) website on Carrd/Vercel free hosting; (5) launchpad has no escrow (PinkSale Standard has escrow only at top tier).; WHAT TO DO: contribute only to presales with mandatory team KYC + audit (Polkastarter, Coinlist, Seedify Tier 1); verify audit on auditor's site.; IF VICTIM: file Chainabuse + report to launchpad compliance; if KYC verified, lawsuit possible; trace funds via Arkham.

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