# Fake Token Scam Tricksters fake tokens by utilizing comparative symbolic names and images, and afterward they will trade for genuine tokens that are notable tokens. The primary casualties are for the most part new clients since clients who get to know the blockchain can pass judgment on a token by checking the agreement address of the token, like the normal USDT, ETH, BTC, and so on. The tricksters will sell their phony tokens at an extremely alluring cost to the individuals who are long to purchase. As a matter of fact, these tokens can't be exchanged and have no worth. Therefore, it is necessary to **check the token contract and other information** according to the official token information before making a transfer and do not trust a third party easily! --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://help.coinpocket.io/security-knowledge/common-fraud-cases/fake-token-scam.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.