The most common problem that keeps repeating in cryptocurrency is the SCAM ICO. Many investors became victims in this schemes and blamed the outside party like SECS and other team protecting cryptocurrency. But we can't blame everything to them.
Infact the overall solution will start with knowledge and awareness.
1. Investment needs a thorough research.
2. Keep in mind that not everything you see is true.
3. Always consider that the product must be Sustainable, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time Bounded.
4. Avoid investing ICO with a poor marketing strategy and funding.
5. Validate it in team or other investors to have more ideas to be consider.
Goodluck! Hope this one will help.