Amanda Harris

Crypto Education & Scam Awareness Lead

As a crypto educator, I break down complex fraud schemes into understandable components for everyday users. I have dedicated my work to increasing awareness and improving decision-making.

Amanda is the translator from "geek" to "human." Her goal is to make crypto safety accessible to everyone. Her style is supportive, empathetic, and empowering, never judgmental.

Credentials & Recognition

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Core Skill: Simplifying complex topics with step-by-step instructions and checklists.

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Approach: Using real-life analogies to make information memorable and useful.

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Analogy: Her articles are a "flashlight in a dark tunnel" or a "survival guide" for the crypto world.

ScamBusters.io • Last updated: September 2025

Meet Our Team of Experts

Marco Rizzo

Founder & Head of Investigations

Nico Marino

Head of Product

James Carter

Chief Anti-Scam Analyst

Emily Davis

Lead Crypto Investigator

Michael Brown

Head of DeFi Risk Assessment

Sarah Wilson

Blockchain Threat Intelligence Lead

David Martinez

Crypto Investment Risk Advisor

Jessica Taylor

NFT Market Integrity Analyst

Christopher Anderson

Crypto Legal & Compliance Expert

Daniel Clark

Active Trader & Risk Pattern Watcher

Olivia Lewis

Crypto Community Behavior Analyst

Latest Publications by Amanda Harris

Strategies for Rug Pull Risk in DeFi: An Investor Guide

A practical, investor-focused guide to spotting rug pulls in DeFi. Learn red flags, evaluate teams, decode tokenomics, and assess security for safer bets.
Conditional Tokens in DeFi: Use Cases and Creation

Explore what conditional tokens are, how they unlock DeFi derivatives, and practical steps for creating and using them in event-based finance.
Omnichain Contract Deployment: A Comprehensive Guide

Demystify omnichain contract deployment, how cross‑chain calls work, and the tech powering interoperable smart contracts for developers and users.
Immutable Passport Onboarding: Seamless Web3 Gaming Access

Explore Immutable X Passport for effortless onboarding in Web3 gaming and NFT apps. Learn how it streamlines wallets, boosts user experience, drives adoption.
Zero-Gas Fees in DeFi: Mechanisms, Costs and Implications

Explore how zero gas fees in DeFi are achieved through meta-transactions, gas abstraction, and sponsor models. Learn benefits, trade-offs, user experience, and risks.
Liquidity Provider Tokens in DeFi: Utility & Collateral

Explore how LP tokens represent shares in pools, boost yields, and serve as collateral in DeFi lending. Practical tips and security cautions.
MixMarvel Platform Review: Features and User Experience

An independent look at the MixMarvel platform, exploring its features, UX for developers and players, NFT marketplace, and how the $MIX token integrates.
Understanding Token Utility in Meme Coins: Beyond Hype

Explore how meme coins embed real utility—governance, feature access, and ecosystem roles—to sustain value beyond hype. Practical guidance for readers.
Dubai Real Estate Investment for Crypto Holders: Guide

Discover how crypto holders invest in Dubai real estate, the benefits and risks, and practical steps to transact with crypto in Dubai's property market.
Community Governance Models in Crypto: Token Voting

Learn how crypto projects implement community governance—from token-weighted voting to on-chain proposals—and how these models impact transparency and trust.
AI-Driven VPN Security Features: Real-Time Privacy

Explore how AI powers VPNs with real-time traffic optimization, smarter threat detection, and adaptive protocols that boost privacy and performance for users.
Managing Token Metadata: Centralized Control Risks

Centralized token metadata can create a single point of failure; this piece contrasts centralized and decentralized approaches and offers security tips.
Blockchain-Based Digital Identity: A Comprehensive Overview

A practical overview of blockchain-based digital identity, DIDs, and verifiable credentials, showing how users gain privacy, control, and secure verification across sectors.
Meme Coin Marketing vs Utility: Hype vs Real Value

Explore how meme coin marketing fuels hype and bubbles, and learn to distinguish true utility from promotion. Checks to assess value, risk, and potential.
Analyzing Cyberscope Security Audits for DeFi: Key Insights

Learn how to read Cyberscope audit reports for DeFi projects, spot high-criticality issues, and use findings to strengthen due diligence and security decisions.