What it means
Scam tokens can use fake branding, blocked sells, hidden minting, manipulated volume, or misleading social activity to attract buyers.
Why it matters
Recognizing scam-token patterns quickly helps avoid bad entries and reduces the chance of interacting with hostile contracts.
How to use it on FreshTokenWatch
Open a token in the live scanner, read its risk score and red flags, and use this definition to judge what you see. The lists below show where the term matters in practice.