Beware of fraud
SEBI / AMFISpot pump-and-dump, guaranteed-return scams, and how to report them.
Pump-and-dump signals
Sudden coordinated hype on an illiquid small-cap, urgent 'buy now or miss out' messaging, and promises of quick multi-bagger returns.
Operators buy first, pump the price via tips, then sell into the retail buying — leaving you with losses.
Guaranteed-return red flags
No SEBI-registered entity can promise assured or fixed returns on market investments. Any such promise is, by definition, a red flag.
'Profit-sharing' tip services, Telegram 'jackpot' calls, and pay-to-unlock 'sure-shot' trades are classic frauds.
How to protect yourself & report
Verify any paid adviser's SEBI reg-no first. Never pay in cash or to a personal account.
Report fraud and unregistered advice to SEBI SCORES; report market manipulation to the exchange.
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