Is This Presale A Scam? Presale Index

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Stumbled upon a presale and wondering if it’s legit? You’re in the right place! We’ve compiled a list of ongoing presales along with potential red flags. For some presales, we’ve conducted full investigations – if available, you’ll find links to those reports.

The presence of red flags does not always mean a presale is an outright scam. However, before investing, you should be fully aware of any potential issues and assess whether the risk is worth it. This list exists to help you make informed decisions.

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1Fuel (OFT)

1Fuel is a project that claims to offer a cross-chain wallet system with a one-click feature designed to simplify blockchain interactions. However, a closer look at its long whitepaper raises serious concerns.

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Whitepaper is Likely AI-Generated

The document is lengthy, but much of it repeats the same points in different wording. The explanations remain vague, and the mathematical formulas are overly simplistic. There is no concrete proof that the promised features are actually being developed.

Anonymous Team

The team has stated they will only reveal themselves once 80% of the presale funding goal is met.

No Independent Audits

As of now, there are no publicly available third-party security audits to verify the project’s integrity.

Best Wallet Token (BEST)

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Best Wallet Controversies

There are indications that Best Wallet may be linked – either directly or indirectly – to multiple questionable presales. While there is no definitive proof, the overlapping patterns are concerning. Investors should review the available information and form their own opinion before committing funds to this project. Below are some sources worth checking:

While doing your own research, keep in mind that many online “reviews” of Best Wallet appear to be sponsored content rather than independent analysis. Be sure to read the disclaimers carefully and differentiate between genuine feedback and paid promotions.

Bitcoin Lithium (BTCL)

Bitcoin Lithium presents itself as a green energy-focused cryptocurrency, claiming to support lithium mining, battery recycling, and renewable energy initiatives. However, a closer look at the project reveals numerous red flags that raise serious doubts about its legitimacy.

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Misleading Name

Despite being called “Bitcoin Lithium”, it’s an Ethereum-based token.

Unrealistic Staking Rewards

The project offers 172% APY. According to the tokenomics, 20% of all tokens are reserved for staking rewards, meaning that once investors begin selling their accumulated rewards, the token price is almost guaranteed to collapse.

No Tangible Progress

There is no evidence that any real work has been done to support the project’s claims. The so-called “Portfolio of Projects” section on the website uses stock photos.

Anonymous Team

The project provides zero information about the team behind the presale. There is also no KYC verification included in the audit.

No Privacy Policy, No Terms & Conditions

Bitcoin Lithium’s website lacks both a privacy policy and terms & conditions.

Bitcoin Pepe (BPEP)

BitcoinPepe markets itself as both a memecoin and a Bitcoin Layer-2 solution, introducing a new PEP-20 token standard. However, key technical details remain unclear, and the team has yet to provide concrete proof of how this system will work.

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The Faces Behind The Project

Two team members, Nate Sherrod and Collin Ford, have appeared in livestreams on the project’s official channel. The streams appear genuine (not AI-generated or pre-recorded), and the audit claims the team has passed KYC.

Unknown Developers

So far, there is no information on the actual developers behind the project. In livestreams, Collin implied that they are still recruiting developers, but he claims proof of their work will be shown soon.

No Real Bitcoin Layer-2 Explained

The whitepaper heavily promotes BPEP as a Bitcoin L2, yet it fails to explain how this will actually work. The so-called “Blockchain Architecture (for the Nerds)” diagram merely a bridge to Bitcoin, which is not groundbreaking – wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) already exists.

Token Is On Ethereum

An independent audit confirms that BPEP is an Ethereum token, raising serious doubts about how it could function as a true Bitcoin Layer-2. Additionally, there is no sign of the promised “PEP-20” standard.

BlockBoost (BBT)

Some presales raise red flags, and then there’s BlockBoost – a project so bad that we couldn’t stop laughing during our investigation. Seriously, if you’re in a bad mood, read our full article.

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The Whitepaper Is a Disaster

Some paragraphs are written in such broken English that they’re nearly impossible to understand. One of them is additionally repeated twice. We’ve also found a question from a chatbot. And all that just in the introduction.

We’ve covered the whitepaper disaster in detail in our full investigation, but trust us – it’s really, really bad.

Non-Functional Features

We tested the features on the webpage (vault, NFT marketplace, bridge), and discovered that:

  • Many of the buttons don’t do anything.
  • The NFT marketplace seems to have fake listing data.
  • The bridge is completely broken – and somehow offered us $5,200 worth of BNB for just $4,500 worth of ETH.
Inconsistent Tokenomics

The tokenomics chart on the website doesn’t match the one in the whitepaper. The whitepaper version doesn’t even add up to 100%.

Absurd APY

The staking rewards are just as ridiculous, with BBT promising 100% APY and its vault somehow offering up to 452% APY for SHIB.

No Team, No Audits

There is zero information about the team behind the project, and no audits have been conducted.

Fake Refund Policy

There’s a button labeled “Cancellation and Refund Policy”, but clicking it just redirects you to the cookie policy. The actual refund policy is nowhere to be found.

BTC Bull (BTCBULL)

BTCBULL is a meme coin claiming to capitalize on Bitcoin’s price surge by rewarding holders with Bitcoin airdrops and token burns at price milestones. While BTC Bull markets itself as the ultimate meme coin of the Bitcoin bullrun, it lacks real utility and raises serious concerns.

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Anonymous Team, Offshore Registration

BTC Bull does not disclose its developers or team members. The project is registered in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), a jurisdiction known for loose regulatory oversight.

Unclear Utility

The project does not explain why it requires a presale or how the raised funds will be used. Investors are essentially buying in without knowing the purpose of the capital.

Requires Best Wallet

The Bitcoin rewards can only be claimed through Best Wallet.

BTFDCoin (BTFD)

BTFD is a memecoin presale featuring a cute bullish mascot. While it markets itself as a fun investment, our investigation has uncovered multiple red flags.

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Unrealistic Staking Rewards

The project offers 90% APY, which is either a sign of severe inflation or a Ponzi-like structure.

Vague Roadmap

There is no detailed plan explaining how the project will sustain itself or how the token will grow post-launch.

Anonymous Team

None of the team members are publicly identified, and we couldn’t find any registered company behind the project. Only one team member reportedly passed KYC for the audit.

Concerning Topics on Reddit

We have found several posts on their subreddit where users claim this presale is a scam.

The Mobile Game Is Released

The roadmap included a mobile game, which has launched as a simple endless runner on Telegram, allowing users to earn extra tokens.

Catzilla (CATZILLA)

The Catzilla roadmap outlines multiple stages, each increasing the token price and hinting at a future gaming platform. While this appears ambitious at first glance, a deeper review shows a lack of planning and no clear steps to achieve these goals.

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Anonymous Team

The team describes themselves as “degens, crypto enthusiasts, and anime fanatics,” but provides no actual details about who they are.

Lack of Organic Interest

Despite heavy sponsored promotion, there’s very little real discussion about this project online – even on its official X (Twitter) account.

Codename:Pepe (AGNT)

This presale promises an AI-powered trading system that can detect the next big crypto trend before anyone else. However, there’s no proof that anything is being created, and the audit reveals many serious security issues.

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Audit is a Disaster

We’ve covered this in detail in our full investigation, but the audit reveals multiple major security vulnerabilities that could put investor funds at serious risk.

No Proof of Development

Despite all the promises, there is zero evidence that any AI trading system is actually being developed. The “See it in action” button on the website does nothing.

Anonymous Team, Suspicious History

The team behind Codename: Pepe is completely anonymous, and the project is registered in an offshore jurisdiction. Adding to the concerns, there are signs that this presale is just a rebranded version of the “Agent Pepe AI” presale.

Suspicious Twitter

Their X (Twitter) has exactly 5,000 followers, and its pinned post has exactly 4,993 views. Meanwhile, the rest of the posts have almost no engagement

DuragDoge (DURAG)

DuragDoge markets itself as more than just another meme token – something community-driven, powered by swagger and attitude. But behind the branding, we’ve found several red flags.

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Empty Social Media

Their X account has 5600 followers, yet recent posts receive almost no views or engagement.

Legal Pages Are Copied

The website’s Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions have been copied from another, unrelated site. As a result, some sections don’t make sense – for example, one clause claims the project generates revenue from sponsored articles and press releases.

Anonymous Team

No information is available on the people behind the project.

DTX Exchange (DTX)

DTX Exchange promises a revolutionary trading platform packed with advanced features. Yet, despite these bold promises, there is no tangible proof that anything is actually being developed.

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Impossibly Fast Development Updates

The team releases daily development updates, but if you take a closer look, the progress seems almost comically unrealistic.

According to their logs, complex systems like a gamified trading system, crypto tax calculator, referral system, institutional dashboard, staking system, community feed, cross-chain bridge, and quick crypto converter were all supposedly built within a single day – sometimes one after another, day by day.

Even more concerning, some of these features – like carbon-neutral transactions, a crypto charity system, and Islamic finance compliance – aren’t even mentioned in the whitepaper or on the website. If these were legitimate developments, why would they be adding entirely new, unplanned features while still in the presale phase?

No Team, No Proof of Development

Despite the flood of so-called development updates, there is zero proof that anything is actually being built. The team remains completely anonymous, there are no testnets, no code repositories, and no verifiable demos of the platform in action. Even the audit is extremely limited, covering only the basic Ethereum token rather than any of the ambitious features they claim to be developing.

Confusing Domain Issues

The project somehow has two separate privacy policies, and both refer to a .ai domain, even though the presale is currently being run on a .com domain.

FloppyPepe (FPPE)

FloppyPepe aims to expand legacy of Pepe with AI agents, meme generators, and a community-powered meme economy. But before jumping in, there are a few red flags that potential investors should be aware of.

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Anonymous Team

No information is available on the people behind the project. The jurisdiction in the Terms of Use is a placeholder.

No Proof of Partnerships

The whitepaper repeatedly mentions the legacy of Matt Furie and claims upcoming partnerships with WWF, the African Wildlife Foundation, and major CEX listings – but provides no proof for any of them.

Intel Market (INTL)

IntelMarkets present itself as the next major player in the crypto space, claiming to offer a dual-chain perpetuals exchange with 1000x leverage. However, after reviewing their whitepaper, devlogs, and tokenomics, it’s hard not to notice the red flags.

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Unrealistic Development Updates

Devlogs mention a full perpetuals exchange, fiat on-ramps, partnerships with major banks and payment processors, a crypto debit card, an AI support center, an AI that detects emotional trading, a full-featured crypto tax API and much more.

There are mentions of integrations with Binance Pay, Coinbase, Visa, Mastercard, Uniswap, Fireblocks, Trustly, and even national banking systems.

This paints the picture of a project that is too advanced to be real – especially since there’s no proof of any development.

No Team, No Proof of Development

Despite the flood of development updates, there is zero proof that anything is actually being built. The team remains completely anonymous, there are no testnets, no code repositories, and no verifiable demos of the platform in action.

Lightchain.AI (LCAI)

Lightchain AI makes bold claims about developing an Artificial Intelligence Virtual Machine (AIVM) and a Proof of Intelligence (PoI) consensus mechanism. However, there is no verifiable evidence that any of these technologies are being developed.

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Whitepaper is Likely AI-Generated

Multiple things suggest the whitepaper was written using AI. We explain this in detail in our investigation.

Limited Audit Scope

The project claims to be audited, but the audit only covers a basic token contract, not the AI functionalities they promote.

Shady Giveaway

The presale includes a giveaway, but its terms allow the team to change the prize or disqualify all participants. Additionally, participants are encouraged to shill the token for a higher chance of winning.

Anonymous Team

The project claims to be developing revolutionary AI, yet there is no information on who is behind it. Even the lottery giveaway does not disclose an official organizer.

Meme Index (MEMEX)

The idea behind Meme Index is interesting – it aims to offer an index token providing exposure to trending memecoins, allowing investors to allocate funds across different risk tiers. However, there are significant unanswered questions about its implementation.

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No Proof of Collateralized Assets

There is no evidence that the index actually holds or will hold any memecoins, which is crucial for the model to work.

Unclear Token Utility

The existence of the MEMEX token itself is questionable, as an index fund doesn’t require its own token. It’s also unclear how index price changes will affect MEMEX’s value.

Vulnerable Voting System

Token holders are supposed to vote on which coins go into the index, but the process is poorly explained and could easily be manipulated to include worthless tokens.

Anonymous Team

No information is available on the people behind the project.

Mind Of Pepe (MIND)

Mind of Pepe claims to be more than just a memecoin – its creators promise a self-evolving system that provides valuable market data to token holders. However, there are multiple red flags.

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Company Name Inconsistencies

The whitepaper lists two different names for the company behind the project: Elvara Labs and Elevra Labs. Additionally, the registered address is offshore and is also used by Solaxy presale.

No Tangible Progress

The project claims to use AI, but there’s no proof it exists. The code presented on their techmap is literally a random number generator.

Unrealistic Staking Rewards

The presale offers hundreds of percent in APY, which is completely unsustainable and raises concerns about high inflation or a Ponzi-like system.

Minotaurus (MTAUR)

The Minotaurus presale markets itself as a blockchain-based mobile game featuring referral bonuses and vesting incentives. However, a closer look at the project raises multiple concerns.

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Anonymous Team

The whitepaper claims that “behind Minotaurus is a team of pros in the blockchain industry” but also states that “the team chooses to remain anonymous for safety reasons”. There is no KYC verification included in the project’s audits.

Minotaurus Games Limited Company

We were unable to find any registered company under the Minotaurus Games Limited name. The closest match we found was Minotaur Gamed Limited, but it was dissolved in 2012.

The Game Looks Like Endless Runner

The few available screenshots suggest that Minotaurus is just a basic endless runner. The whitepaper fails to explain what makes the gameplay unique.

Privacy Policy is Completely Blank

The website includes a Privacy Policy section, but it is entirely empty.

MUTUUM Finance (MUTM)

Mutuum Finance has a professional website and an extensive whitepaper – but we see some risks with this presale.

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Long Vesting Period

The whitepaper states that tokens from the presale will be subject to a long vesting period. That means you won’t be able to sell at launch – and if the price collapses (for example, due to insiders selling), there’s nothing you can do.

Anonymous Team

There is no information on the team members.

No Product Yet

According to the roadmap, development hasn’t even started. There’s no proof that the team can deliver what they’re promising – and it’s a pretty ambitious plan. The audit is also still in the “future plans” category.

Ozak.AI (OZ)

Ozak.AI markets itself as a revolutionary AI-driven project, but a closer look at the whitepaper reveals that most of its claims are vague and overly broad. There is no evidence that the team has the expertise or capability to develop the advanced AI solutions they promise.

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Unconvincing Whitepaper

The mathematical models described in the whitepaper are not enough to deliver the ambitious AI solutions they claim. Several sections are repetitive, and in one paragraph the team mentions exploring quantum computing – which raises suspicion that the entire whitepaper is AI-generated.

Disorganized Blog

The project’s blog posts appear to have been published out of order, and the whole blog is unfinished.

Anonymous Team

There is no information on the team members, yet investors are expected to trust them to build a AI-powered prediction system.

Suspicious Social Media Activity

Our investigation uncovered fake-looking followers and engagement, as well as promotional materials that appear to be AI-generated.

The official Reddit account has barely any activity (none of it related to the presale), and the project’s subreddit is almost completely empty.

PEPETO (PEPETO)

Pepeto claims to be an all-in-one crypto platform, boasting features such as a zero-fee exchange, a cross-chain bridge, a high-yield staking platform, and an NFT marketplace. However, there is no proof that any of these features are actually being developed.

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No Tangible Progress

The project makes big promises, but there are no demos, no testnet, and no technical documentation beyond vague descriptions. Instead of detailing its tech, the whitepaper focuses on the project’s “lore”, which is completely irrelevant to its functionality.

Unrealistic Staking Rewards

The presale advertises staking returns of over 300% APY, which is either severely inflationary or an indication of a Ponzi-like structure.

Anonymous Team

There is zero transparency about the team behind the project, making it impossible to verify their credibility.

PEPEX (PEPX)

PepeX claims it will overthrow the Pump.fun launchpad with new solutions, such as anti-sniping features, better liquidity models, and AI-powered marketing tools. However, we have found serious red flags – and serious math mistakes.

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Fee for Launching a Token Will Be $500

That instantly kills the whole value proposition. Pump.fun requires only a few dollars in fees, and most users will never pay $500 to launch a meme token.

Two Tokenomics, Both Wrong

There’s one tokenomics model in the whitepaper and another in the terms of use. One adds up to 75% of tokens, the other to 238%.

Non-existing standard

The Privacy Policy mentions a PEP-20 token standard, which doesn’t exist.

No Proof of Development

There is no demo, no working product, and no technical documentation.

Qubetics (TICS)

Qubetics Network presents itself as the world’s first Layer-1 Web3 aggregated ecosystem, claiming to unify Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana under one framework. However, there are concerns that raise questions about the project’s legitimacy.

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The CEO is Public

The company behind the project is registered both in the UK and Belize, and the CEO Shaffy Yaqubi is real, and even gave an interview at Blockchain Life 2024. Some investors argue that being invited to such an event is enough proof of legitimacy.

Developer Team is Unclear

While the leadership team has backgrounds in biomedical sciences, finance, and consulting, there are no listed blockchain developers.

Questionable Companies

As we mentioned, the project is registered in both the UK and Belize, but both registrations raise questions:

Broad Whitepaper

Despite claiming to be a Layer-1 blockchain, the whitepaper fails to provide detailed explanations of the network’s architecture or consensus mechanisms.

Testnet & Developer Tools Exist

The project does have a functional testnet with block and transaction history, along with a developer workspace, IDE, and blockchain explorer.

QubeCode looks like Remix IDE

The Qubetics IDE appears to be a rebranded version of Remix, an open-source Ethereum development environment. Even the included README.txt file still says “Remix Default Workspace”.

Remittix (RTX)

Remittix presents itself as a game-changer for crypto-to-fiat payments, promising fast, fee-free global transactions. However, upon closer examination, we found several major issues.

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Whitepaper is Likely AI-Generated

Our investigation found direct chatbot-generated questions in the whitepaper.

No Proof of Development

Despite claiming to be a breakthrough in crypto payments, there is no demo, no working product, and no clear technical documentation to back up these claims.

Not Actually a Global Payment Network

The project excludes multiple major countries, including the U.S., the U.K., Canada, and China, contradicting its claim of being a borderless payment system.

Anonymous Team

The team has stated that their identities will only be revealed after the presale reaches $18 million. Since this threshold has not been met, investors have no idea who is behind the project.

Rexas Finance (RXS)

Rexas Finance claims to be revolutionizing fractional ownership, allowing users to own shares of valuable assets with lower barriers and costs. However, the project raises multiple concerns, especially regarding its lack of transparency and development progress.

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No Proof of Development

The project makes big claims, but there is no evidence of actual work being done. The whitepaper, despite being long, is vague and lacks technical depth.

Audits Reveal Centralization Risks

The audit covers just the basic ERC-20 token,without the more complex financial mechanisms the project claims to offer. Even within this limited audit, serious centralization risks were found.

Anonymous Team

There is no information about the developers, making it impossible to verify whether they have the expertise to deliver on their promises.

Rollblock (RBLK)

Rollblock is a crypto-based online casino that offers a highly incentivized presale, allowing investors to purchase $RBLK tokens with the promise of revenue sharing. However, several aspects of the project raise concerns.

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Working Platform

Users can already play games and place bets on the on the Rollblock website.

Please note that we did not conduct full functionality tests and did not use real money, so we cannot verify whether payouts and withdrawals function as advertised.

Offshore Registration, Offshore License

The project is registered in Curaçao and licensed in Anjouan, both of which are known for their light regulatory environments. There is no mention of licensing in stricter gambling jurisdictions.

Staking Rewards Too High

The presale promises 30% APY and high referall bonuses, which are difficult to sustain without a continuous influx of new investors or high token inflation.

Smart Contract Not Renounced

We can read about this in the audit.

SHERA (SHERA)

Shera claims to be a completely decentralized project meant to usher in a “new golden age of memecoins”. But beyond flashy buzzwords and a presale address, there’s barely anything to evaluate.

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No Information

The site offers no working whitepaper, no audit, no KYC, no roadmap beyond vague CEX name-drops, and no documentation of any kind. There are no Terms of Use or Privacy Policy.

Send funds directly to wallet

Instead of a smart contract, users are instructed to send SOL or Solana-based stablecoins directly to a wallet address. It’s a one-way transaction based entirely on trust.

No traction

On-chain data shows the presale wallet has only received a handful of minor transfers.

Solaxy (SOLX)

Solaxy brands itself as the first layer-2 solution for Solana, but upon closer examination, many of its claims don’t add up – some even contradict the core purpose.

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The Token is on Ethereum

Despite branding itself as a Solana layer-2, the actual token is deployed on Ethereum.

No Technical Justification

There are no explanations or proof-of-work demonstrating why Solana would even need a layer-2, nor how an Ethereum-based token would achieve this goal.

Unrealistic Staking APY

The project promises three-digit staking rewards, which raises major red flags about unsustainable inflation or a Ponzi-like structure.

Offshore Registration

Solaxy is registered under Solaxy Tech Ltd, but its business address is offshore. Additionally, the same address is linked to the Mind of Pepe presale.

WallitIQ (WLTQ)

WallitIQ presents itself as a highly professional project with a modern website and 3D animations, but behind the glossy exterior, there are several serious concerns.

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No Proof of Development

The project makes big claims but provides no evidence of actual progress. The whitepaper is long but contains no unique or detailed technical insights. The available audit only covers the basic token contract and does not verify the promised features.

The Beta platform was recently launched, but it does not feature groundbreaking technology – even the charts are from TradingView.

Unrealistic Staking APY

The project advertises three-digit staking returns, which is unsustainable and suggests either extreme inflation or a Ponzi-like model.

Unverifiable Company Registration

The presale frequently mentions “WallitIQ LLC,” but we were unable to locate any registered company under this name.

Community Warnings

We initially investigated this presale after a reader claimed they were scammed. Further research uncovered multiple complaints on social media from users stating that they never received their tokens. Additionally, customer support on the website is unresponsive.