Fake brokers and trading apps: messages, calls and apps
18 companies in this group, each with the lines scammers use and how to verify.
ZerodhaA discount stockbroker whose customers trade and invest through the Kite app, view…GrowwAn investing app where people open a demat account, trade stocks, buy mutual fund SIPs,…UpstoxA stockbroker and investing platform where customers trade in shares, derivatives,…Angel OneA full-service retail broker and wealth platform where customers trade stocks,…ICICI DirectThe online broking service of ICICI Securities, where customers with a linked bank…HDFC SecuritiesA full-service broker linked to a major private bank, serving customers who trade shares…Kotak SecuritiesThe broking arm of the Kotak Mahindra group, offering demat and trading accounts for…5paisaA discount broker aimed at low-cost investing, where customers trade shares and…Motilal OswalA well-known financial services group whose broking arm serves clients for shares,…SharekhanA long-established retail broker, part of BNP Paribas, where customers trade in shares,…KuveraKuvera is an Indian online platform for investing in mutual funds and tracking…ET MoneyET Money is an Indian money management app for mutual funds, deposits, insurance and…Paytm MoneyPaytm Money is an Indian investment platform for mutual funds, stocks and retirement…DhanDhan is an Indian stock broking and trading platform from Raise Securities for stocks,…NSE Investor ServicesThe National Stock Exchange of India runs the exchange and provides investor information…BSE Investor ServicesBSE, formerly the Bombay Stock Exchange, is an Indian stock exchange that also offers…CAMSCAMS (Computer Age Management Services) is an Indian registrar and transfer agent that…KFin Technologies (KFintech)KFin Technologies, known as KFintech, is an Indian registrar and transfer agent for…
Five habits that help with any of these
- Never share an OTP, UPI PIN, card PIN or CVV with anyone, including someone who says they are from the bank.
- Do not tap links in unexpected messages; open the official app or type the website yourself.
- Call back on the number printed on your card, bill or official app, not the one that contacted you.
- Be careful when someone creates a deadline or asks you to keep the matter secret.
- If money has moved, call 1930 at once and report at cybercrime.gov.in; the first hours matter most.
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