📋 CONTENT UPDATE — March 4, 2026: Deep-dive analysis added confirming brand hijacking tactics, copycat scam pattern, and complete absence of utility. Risk score maintained at 90/100 (Confirmed Scam).
Verdict
Pepe The Notorious exhibits every red flag of a scam meme coin. The team is anonymous, audit claims on the website conflict with what Coinsult actually shows, the contract address is unverified, and the project promises a 10x ROI with no substantive basis. The Pepe brand is being exploited purely for marketing purposes with no technical differentiation.
⚠ Red Flags (6)
- Fully anonymous team
- Conflicting audit claims — website vs. Coinsult records
- Unverified contract address
- Unrealistic 10x ROI target with no basis
- No detailed technical whitepaper
- No clear evidence of liquidity lock despite claims
✓ Positive Indicators
No positive indicators identified for this project.
🚨 UPDATE (March 2026): Honeypot Contract Activated
As predicted in our initial analysis, the developers of Pepe The Notorious have activated the hidden honeypot function within the smart contract. The sell tax has been permanently set to 100%, meaning users can no longer sell their tokens under any circumstances.
🔍 Watch Out
This project was identified during the ScamHound March 2026 presale sweep. The risk score of 90/100 reflects evidence gathered from on-chain data, audit reports, social media analysis, and community feedback. Always conduct your own research before making any financial decisions.
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