Core Viewpoint - The increasing activity in the capital market has led to a rise in illegal securities and futures activities, prompting regulatory bodies in Shenzhen to issue warnings and guidelines to protect investors [1][2]. Summary by Categories Types of Illegal Traps - Four main types of illegal securities and futures traps have been identified: 1. **Offshore Individual Stock Options Trap**: Investors are lured into groups with promises of high returns on options trading, only to lose contact with the operators after payment [3]. 2. **Offshore Financing Trap**: Investors are attracted by high leverage offers but find themselves unable to withdraw funds after initial profits are shown [3]. 3. **Investment Consulting Trap**: Investors are misled by promotions that combine product purchases with stock tips, leading to significant losses [3]. 4. **Impersonation of Licensed Institutions**: Fraudsters pose as brokers to convince investors to transfer funds into fake accounts, resulting in financial loss [3]. Prevention Guidelines - Regulatory bodies have issued a "Four Do's and Four Don'ts" guideline to help investors avoid these traps: - **Four Do's**: 1. Verify the legitimacy of institutions before engaging in transactions [5]. 2. Use official channels for downloading trading software and verifying suspicious activities [5]. 3. Ensure funds are transferred only to accounts held by licensed institutions [5]. 4. Keep records of all transactions and communications for potential legal recourse [5]. - **Four Don'ts**: 1. Avoid trusting promises of high returns with low risks [5]. 2. Do not join investment groups with unclear origins [5]. 3. Refrain from transferring funds to unknown apps or websites [5]. 4. Avoid private transactions through foreign platforms or social media [5]. Call to Action - Regulatory authorities urge investors to remain vigilant and informed, utilizing official resources to verify the legitimacy of institutions and personnel involved in securities and futures activities [6].