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Signal Group Screener

Red-flag checklist for Discord/Telegram "signals" pitches

Traders frequently warn that signals/groups are scams or become untradeable because you don't understand the logic, can't manage the drawdowns, and can't verify performance. This recipe screens pitches for red flags.

House RecipePersonal3 min setup

INGREDIENTS

✈️Telegram✉️Email🔔Notifications

PROMPT

Create "Signal Group Screener". When I paste a Discord/Telegram signal pitch, analyze it for scam red flags: promised returns, pressure, blocked withdrawals, increasing deposits, no verifiable track record, cherry-picking/deleting losses. Output a 0-10 risk score and a recommendation (avoid / investigate).

Pain point

Many traders lose time and money on unrealistic promises, opaque performance, or cherry-picked results.

Triggers

  • User pastes an ad/DM/pitch text or link
  • Optional: incoming message from unknown contact in chat integrations

Conditions

  • Focus on falsifiable claims and transparency
  • Outputs a "risk score" and recommended action (ignore / investigate / avoid)

Actions

  • Check for red flags: guaranteed returns, pressure tactics, unverifiable track record, deletion of losses
  • Ask: "Can you explain risk, drawdowns, and losing streaks?"
  • Suggest safer alternative: learn a simple playbook + journaling + risk guardrails

Parameters (defaults)

  • autoRejectIf:
  • "guaranteed returns"
  • "withdrawal blocked during trial"
  • "asks for increasing deposits"
  • scoringScale: "0-10"

Examples

  • If the pitch promises 10x quickly and needs deposits, output "high scam risk — avoid."
  • If results are screenshots only, request audited statements or ignore.
Tags:#trading#scams#signals#due-diligence