Summary: Real Token vs. Fake Token on the Blockchain Explorer

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Blockchain Explorer SectionREAL Token FAKE Token
Interacted With (To)The contract address and creator name match the information on the token’s official website.The contract address does not match the official one, and the creator’s name is different or suspicious.
ERC-20 Tokens TransferredThe official logo, correct token name, and ticker are displayed.There is no logo or there’s an incorrect one. The token name is different, even if the ticker is the same.
Contract The contract address on that network matches exactly with the one published on the creator’s official page.The contract address on that network does not match the one published on the official page.
More Info → Contract CreatorThe contract creator corresponds to the legitimate issuer of the token.The contract creator shows a suspicious name or one different from the official issuer.
More Info → Token TrackerYou can see the official logo, full token name, ticker, and a unit price close to the expected value.There is no official logo (or a different one is shown). The token name is incorrect. The price is missing or incorrect.

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