It would appear from these two articles published earlier today that no, you really can't.
Bravado Group and several other MAJOR crypto-influencers caught planing massive pump and dump schemes
Part II: CryptoMedication's response to Bravado
For a primer on how a pump and dump works, I currently know of no better source than Wolong's manifesto republished (most likely without permission) right here on Steemit.
It depends on how serious they are when looking at the trends and how to explain them in order to reach them with the message to those who know less.
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