there is a distinct advantage in investing in ICO, because the exact price is below the current price in the market. is this safe? I'm also very hesitant to invest in an ICO because of the many scam ICOs of late.
if you want to participate in ICO, then do some research and see their team.
Yes, do some research, a deep research i suggest. Because if you just look at their project only, you won't know whether they are scam or not.
Join into their social media, look at the activity. if there is no update from team for long time, its time to leave them.