TLDR
ERC 20/BEP 20 hides a mint() function callable only by owner. After accumulating buyers, owner mints billions of tokens and dumps. Indicators: (1) verified contract has function selector 0x40c10f19 (mint(address,uint256)) callable by...
How it works
ERC 20/BEP 20 hides a mint() function callable only by owner. After accumulating buyers, owner mints billions of tokens and dumps. Indicators: (1) verified contract has function selector 0x40c10f19 (mint(address,uint256)) callable by...
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
- 1IF VICTIM: report contract to Etherscan label team, Chainabuse, Token Sniffer; trace dump destination via DeBank.
Source
FAQ
Is Token mint rug — hidden mint() function dilutes holders 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?
IF VICTIM: report contract to Etherscan label team, Chainabuse, Token Sniffer; trace dump destination via DeBank.
Can LegalAudit check my case?
Yes. Start a free chat and paste the message, link, sender, or payment details for triage.