By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With online trading continuing to grow in popularity and sheer number of users, so to do the scammers that lurk in the dark spaces of the world wide web. The proliferation of online trading platforms locally has opened up windows of opportunity for both novice and experienced traders to realise solid returns - and the COVID pandemic gave people the perfect opportunity to "dip their toes in the water" so to speak. Unfortunately this rise has been accompanied by an up-tick in cyber crime. Roger Eskinazi from Forex broker Tickmill, therefore encourages traders to remain vigilant and be sceptical to any offer of financial reward that may come their way...