YOU'RE GONNA GET REKT

The Brutal Statistics

Common Ways You'll Lose Money

• Rugpulls: Creator dumps all tokens immediately
• Honeypots: You can buy but can't sell
• Sniper Bots: Buy before you and dump on you
• Wash Trading: Fake volume to trick you
• FOMO Buying: Buying at the top before crash
• Panic Selling: Selling at losses during dips
• Gas Wars: Overpaying fees trying to get in first
• Fake Teams: Anonymous devs who disappear
• Coordinated Dumps: Groups dumping together
• Technical Issues: Failed transactions, slippage

Security Risks

Beyond losing money trading, you face these security risks:

• Wallet Drainers: Malicious contracts that steal everything
• Phishing Sites: Fake pump.fun sites stealing credentials
• Compromised Wallets: Hackers stealing private keys
• Clipboard Malware: Changing wallet addresses when you copy
• Fake Support: Scammers pretending to help
• Data Breaches: Personal information exposed
• Man-in-the-Middle: Transaction interception

Psychological Risks

• Addiction: Compulsive trading behavior
• Depression: From significant losses
• Anxiety: Constant stress watching charts
• Sleep Deprivation: Trading 24/7 markets
• Relationship Damage: From financial stress
• FOMO: Fear of missing out driving bad decisions
• Revenge Trading: Trying to win back losses

This is NOT Investing

No Recourse

If you lose money, there's nothing you can do:

• No regulatory protection
• No customer support
• No refunds or reversals
• No insurance coverage
• No legal recourse
• Transactions are permanent
• Losses are your responsibility

Only Trade If...

• You can afford to lose 100% of the money
• You understand this is gambling, not investing
• You won't use money needed for expenses
• You won't borrow money to trade
• You accept full responsibility for losses
• You understand the technical risks
• You have strong emotional control
• You view it as entertainment cost

Red Flags to Avoid

• 🚩 "Guaranteed profits" - Always a scam
• 🚩 "Risk-free trading" - Doesn't exist
• 🚩 "Insider information" - Illegal and fake
• 🚩 "Limited time opportunity" - Pressure tactic
• 🚩 "Trust me bro" - Never trust anyone
• 🚩 Celebrity endorsements - Usually fake
• 🚩 Promises of 1000x - Unrealistic
• 🚩 "Dev is based" - Means nothing

Seek Help If Needed

If trading is affecting your life negatively:

• National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
• Gamblers Anonymous: www.gamblersanonymous.org
• Mental Health Hotline: 988
• Financial Counseling Services