Hey, make sure you always check the team (that is essential) and the supply of the coin/token. And most importantly ask yourself, does this coin/token solve a problem?
Also make sure to use sites such as
https://thecryptolight.com for coin/token listings, b/c they take their time to make sure the information on their website is actually accurate, unlike many other ICO listing websites that have so many mistakes.
Good luck!