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How to Spot a Pump-and-Dump Cryptocurrency Scam

Learn how to spot and avoid a pump-and-dump scheme.

By Adam Levy – Updated Sep 4, 2025 at 11:29AM | Fact-checked by Margo Winton Parodi

Key Points

  • Pump-and-dump scams involve artificially inflating an asset's price before selling off a large stake.
  • For safer crypto trading, choose well-established coins and exchanges to mitigate fraud risk.
  • Research new cryptocurrencies thoroughly and watch for unrealistic claims to spot potential scams.
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