Common types of scams include advance fee scams, boiler-room fraud, Ponzi or pyramid schemes, social media, crypto, forex, and pump and dump swindles, with phishing attacks being particularly prevalent. In these attacks, cybercriminals impersonate brokerages in emails to steal your credentials and access your trading accounts. There are several warning signs to help you identify scams. For instance, poor grammar and spelling, inconsistent email addresses and domains, a sense of urgency, suspicious links and attachments, unusually high returns for trades, pressure to act quickly, and interaction with unregistered entities. Always verify any individual or firm approaching you with investment opportunities to protect your finances.