Phantom automatically flags tokens that appear misleading, unsafe, or spam-like to keep your wallet easier to use. If a token you hold has been flagged, it may be listed in your portfolio with a warning, removed from your portfolio and placed into the hidden token list, or removed from view in Phantom altogether.
If you're a token creator, see our tips for creators.
How spam filtering works
Phantom's systems review tokens for patterns that are commonly associated with spam or scams, such as suspicious metadata, misleading names or logos, or risk signals from third-party sources. A token you legitimately purchased can still be flagged if it shares characteristics with known spam patterns.
Being flagged does not necessarily mean the token is worthless or malicious. Detection re-runs automatically and regularly, so the status can change on its own over time.
Check your hidden token list
If a token you're expecting is not visible in your wallet, it may have been hidden automatically. Check whether the token shows up in the list of hidden tokens. For steps, see Manage hidden tokens in Phantom.
Important: Restoring a hidden token only makes it visible in your wallet. It does not mean the token is safe or verified. If the token does not appear in the hidden list at all, Phantom may have filtered it entirely. In that case it will not be visible in Phantom and cannot be unhidden.
Reduce your risk before trading
Spam flags are one signal that a token may carry risk. Before interacting with any token you are not certain about, it is worth doing a few checks first.
Check whether the token is verified
Verified tokens in Phantom show a purple checkmark. Unverified tokens display a note that reads "This token is unverified. Only interact with tokens you trust." An unverified token is not automatically a scam, but it has not been recognized through Phantom's data sources. See Understanding verified and unverified tokens in Phantom.
Check the token's contract address for risks
The contract or mint address is the most reliable way to confirm you are looking at the right token. Look it up against the project's official sources, then check it using a risk tool:
- Solana: RugCheck or Solsniffer
- Ethereum and EVM networks: Token Sniffer or Honeypot.is
These tools check for patterns like unlocked liquidity, restrictions on selling, and suspicious ownership settings. No tool guarantees safety, so treat results as one input and cross-check with official project sources. See Check a token's contract address before you interact with it.
Watch for common scam patterns
Some tokens are designed so they can be bought but not sold. Others use familiar names or logos to impersonate legitimate projects. If a token showed up in your wallet without any action on your part, the safest approach is to leave it alone. See Common token scams.
For creators
You can improve how your asset is evaluated by making sure its metadata is accurate, complete, and aligned with the standards of the platforms where it appears. Spam detection re-runs automatically and regularly, so the status should update on its own once proper adjustments are made.
Token creators
- Make sure the token name, symbol, logo, and metadata are accurate and consistent across platforms.
- Verify the token through Jupiter or CoinGecko.
Collectible creators
- Make sure the collection name, artwork, description, and metadata are clear and accurate.
- Verify the collection through OpenSea or Magic Eden.