# How to Check if a Project is Legitimate

- Author: Erijona (https://wurk.fun/user/Erijona)
- Published: 2026-06-12
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**How to Check if a Project is Legitimate**

Before interacting with any project:

Check the Team

Questions to ask:
1. Is the team public?
2. Do they have a history in Web3?
3. Can their identities be verified?

Anonymous teams are not always scams, but they require extra caution.

**Review Community Activity Look for:**
1. Active discussions
2. Genuine engagement
3. Transparent communication
4. Avoid projects that rely only on hype.
5. Examine Documentation

**Legitimate projects typically provide:**
1. Whitepapers
2. Roadmaps
3. Documentation
4. Clear explanations

**A project with no documentation is a major warning sign.**
1. Search for Independent Reviews
2. Look beyond the project's own content.

Check:
1. Community discussions
2. Security reviews
3. Audit reports

**~~Common Red Flags of Scam Projects~~**

Fake Urgency
Examples:
"Claim now or lose everything!"
"Only 10 minutes left!"

Scammers use pressure to bypass
1. Critical thinking.
2. Unrealistic Rewards

**Promises such as:**
1. Guaranteed profits
2. Free money with no effort
3. Massive returns overnight are usually warning signs.
4. Copied Websites

**Scammers often clone legitimate websites.**
1. Compare URLs carefully before connecting your wallet.
2. Fake Support Accounts



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*No legitimate support representative will privately message you first.*

*If someone asks for your seed phrase, they are attempting to steal your wallet.*