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The episode discusses major trading scams of 2026 and offers advice on how to avoid them.

Every year, traders and investors lose millions to financial scams, insider trading schemes, fake AI trading bots, and market manipulation. The question is: could you spot the warning signs before it’s too late? In the season final of Let’s Talk Forex, we break down some of the biggest trading scams and financial scandals of 2026 so far. From insider trading on prediction markets and allegations involving confidential information to AI-powered investment scams and cherry-picking in professional asset management, we explain what happened, why it matters, and most importantly, how you can avoid falling into similar traps. In this episode, we cover: ● How prediction markets can create new insider trading risks ● Why guaranteed returns are one of the biggest red flags in trading ● How AI trading bot scams really work ● What cherry-picking means in professional money management ● How scammers use urgency, hype, and unrealistic promises ● Practical steps every trader can take to protect themselves Whether you trade Forex, stocks, crypto, CFDs, or simply invest in financial markets, understanding these scams can help you make better decisions and avoid costly mistakes. Watch the episode…

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