DDM Scam: How Fake Crypto Projects Trick Investors and How to Avoid Them

When you hear about a new crypto token promising 100x returns with no risk, it’s usually a DDM scam, a type of crypto fraud where promoters create fake tokens, hype them on social media, then vanish with investors’ money. Also known as a pump and dump, this scheme relies on FOMO, not fundamentals. These scams don’t need fancy tech—just a catchy name, a fake website, and a flood of paid influencers. Once enough people buy in, the creators sell their own holdings and the price crashes overnight.

Look at projects like Bitstar (BITS), a dead cryptocurrency with zero trading volume and no active development, or UniWorld (UNW), a token with no circulating supply and no real users. These aren’t just inactive—they’re ghost projects built to look real. The same pattern shows up in CovidToken airdrop, a fake giveaway that doesn’t exist, and Buggyra Coin Zero (BCZERO), a token tied to truck racing that has no actual adoption. They all share the same red flags: no team, no code updates, no real exchange listings, and prices that jump for no reason.

Real crypto projects don’t need to scream about returns. They show their code, list on trusted exchanges, and have active communities. Scams, on the other hand, push you to act fast—"limited time only," "exclusive access," "don’t miss out." If you’re being pressured, walk away. Check if the token is on CoinMarketCap or CoinGecko. Look at the contract address. Search for reviews from real users—not paid testimonials. And never send crypto to a wallet you don’t control, no matter how official it looks.

The posts below expose exactly how these scams operate—from fake airdrops to dead tokens still showing fake prices. You’ll see real examples of projects that vanished, platforms that stole funds, and the subtle signs most people miss until it’s too late. This isn’t theory. These are the exact scams people lost money on last year—and they’re still out there, pretending to be something real.