# 76% of Ethereum Tokens Launched in Last 2 Months Are Scams New research reveals alarming rise in crypto fraud activities. - **Source:** [Ethereum](https://brifing.si/source/7f75df88-bffd-4d0a-8106-2c49e80ecfcd) - **Published:** 2026-07-18 - **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/e18fafc7-5e09-4db4-a74f-fc119073182c ## Alarming Rise in Scam Rates A study found that 76% of tokens launched on Ethereum in the last two months were scams, with the rate reaching 82.8% in July. The research analyzed 78,723 token contracts, exposing serious security issues in the crypto ecosystem. ## Worsening Situation Over Time The overall scam rate has increased from 46% in May to 59.8% today. This rise is attributed to both more fraudulent attempts and improved detection algorithms. The average number of scam flags per contract increased from 8.27 to 11.06. ## Diverse Fraud Techniques Researchers identified new scam methods including serial scammer bytecodes, drainer kits, and hidden kill-switches. About 30% of tokens initially appear legitimate but later turn out to be scams. ## Disturbing Victim Statistics The study identified 441,762 unique victim wallets across 5.26 million scam transactions. These numbers demonstrate the significant risks crypto investors face as scammers develop increasingly sophisticated methods. ## Improvements in Detection Systems Researchers continuously update fraud detection systems. New algorithms enable earlier identification of scam tokens, but this also prompts scammers to constantly refine their techniques. ## Critical Warning for Investors These findings serve as a serious warning for crypto investors. Comprehensive research and using reliable sources are essential before investing in new tokens. The industry urgently needs stronger regulatory mechanisms. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.reddit.com/r/ethereum/comments/1uzu32m/76_of_ethereum_tokens_launched_in_the_last_2/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._