James Carter

Chief Anti-Scam Analyst

An experienced crypto analyst specializing in the identification and documentation of fraudulent schemes. For years, I have been identifying deceptive patterns in blockchain projects to protect the community.

James's style is one of surgical precision. He writes like a forensics expert laying out evidence, relying on the cold logic of facts and letting the data speak for itself. He makes complex analysis obvious.

Credentials & Recognition

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Core Method: Juxtaposing "Claimed vs. Reality" by meticulously checking promises against code.

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Analogy: Uses a microscope and scalpel to "dissect" smart contracts.

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Expertise: Revealing fatal flaws in project tokenomics and on-chain logic.

ScamBusters.io • Last updated: September 2025

Meet Our Team of Experts

Marco Rizzo

Founder & Head of Investigations

Nico Marino

Head of Product

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

Amanda Harris

Crypto Education & Scam Awareness Lead

Olivia Lewis

Crypto Community Behavior Analyst

Latest Publications by James Carter

Spotting Potential Exit Scams in Crypto Rug Pulls: A Guide

Learn to identify red flags for exit scams and rug pulls in crypto, with practical indicators, on-chain signals, and steps to verify projects before investing.
Decentralization and Community Governance in Crypto

Explores balancing decentralized decision-making with active community leadership, outlining governance strategies, traps, and steps for resilient crypto projects.
Navigating High-Risk Crypto Ventures: Due Diligence

A forensic, data-driven guide to high-risk crypto ventures, identifying red flags and delivering practical due-diligence steps to protect your investments.
Ongoing Security Audits and Bug Bounties in Crypto

Learn why continuous security audits and bug bounty programs are essential for crypto projects, safeguarding assets, trust, and long-term viability.
Unresolved Vulnerabilities in DeFi: From Audit to Collapse

A data-driven examination of how audit-identified smart contract flaws, if left unaddressed, cascade into DeFi project failures and erode investor trust.
Anonymous Teams in Crypto: Red Flags Investors Should Watch

An in-depth look at why anonymous teams are a major red flag in crypto projects, with practical tips to verify identities and avoid scams.
Analyzing Matrix Chain Smart Contract Complexity in DeFi

A concise, data-driven look at Matrix Chain's complex contracts, focusing on MemberManager, DataStorage, and NewVoteContract and their security implications.
Solana SPL Token Metadata: Risks and Opportunities

This article explains mutable metadata on Solana SPL tokens, how metadata can be altered, and the risks and opportunities for users, issuers, and developers.
Solana Ecosystem Project Analysis: Health & Due Diligence

A data-driven framework to evaluate Solana-based projects, examining architecture, development patterns, and community signals to identify promising ventures and avoid common pitfalls.
Analyzing Cyberscope Scores for Crypto Project Risk

Learn how to interpret Cyberscope scores, what high/low values indicate, how percentages are calculated, and how these scores inform crypto project risk assessments.
Choosing the Right Auditor for Crypto Projects: A Guide

Learn how to vet crypto auditors, compare methodologies, questions to ask, and audit types to ensure security and investor trust.
Analyzing Community Scores for Crypto Project Health

Learn how community scores gauge crypto project health, what signals they capture, and how to use them alongside due diligence to assess engagement and credibility.
How to Set Up a Crypto Wallet Securely: A Guide

This step-by-step guide covers setting up software, hardware, and mobile crypto wallets, with a strong focus on security best practices.
The Rise of Decentralized AI Platforms in Web3

Explore the intersection of AI and blockchain. This article discusses how decentralized platforms for AI are aiming to democratize access to models.
Meme Token Success Factors and Common Pitfalls to Avoid

What makes a meme token successful? We explore the key factors like community, narrative, and marketing, as well as the common mistakes that lead to failure.