If you're a newbie then you're more susceptible or exposed to a scam ICO. Be sure to check the following before joining ICO bounties:

1. Check the whitepaper of the ICO
2. Check the background of the people behind the ICO
3. See if the person overseeing the ICO has a red trust or a known scammer
4. Join the bounties of prominent bounty managers ( e.g. Deadley, ubercool, Sylon, etc.)