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 hidden from your wallet view or show a spam warning.
Flagging is handled by Phantom's automated detection systems. It is not a manual decision and our support team cannot override it.
How flagging 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 tokens
If a token you're expecting is not visible in your wallet, it may have been hidden automatically.
Mobile app
- On the Home tab, tap Tokens.
- Tap the icon in the upper right.
- Find the token and toggle it back on.
Browser extension
- On the Home tab, click Tokens.
- Click the three-dot icon in the upper right.
- Click Manage Tokens.
- Find the token and toggle it back on.
Note: 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.
Verify the contract address. 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.