---
license: mit
language:
- en
tags:
- nlp
- text-classification
- scam-detection
- crypto
- pidgin
- low-resource-languages
- africa
pretty_name: pidginshield
size_categories:
- n<1K
---

# pidginshield: pidgin crypto scam detection dataset

## overview
this dataset is designed to detect crypto scams in nigerian pidgin, english, and mixed-language communication.

it captures realistic scam patterns commonly found in west african crypto communities, where informal language and slang are widely used.

## dataset structure
each entry contains:
- text  
- language_type  
- label (scam or legit)  
- scam_category  
- intent  
- explanation  

## use cases
- training scam detection models  
- improving ai safety in fintech and web3  
- moderation tools for crypto communities  

## attribution
this dataset, pidginshield, was created for the uncharted data challenge by adaption labs.

it leverages adaptive data, adaption’s data infrastructure for building and evolving datasets.