Investment and trading scams
13 guides. Each explains one scam: how it works, an example, the red flags and the steps to take.
WhatsApp Stock Tips Group ScamA free WhatsApp group shares stock tips that seem to win, then pushes a paid VIP plan or a trading…IPO Allotment Guarantee and Fake Trading App ScamGroups promise guaranteed IPO allotment or pre-IPO shares at a big discount through a special app.…Fake Trading App Withdrawal Fee and Tax ScamA trading app shows large profits but asks for tax, a deposit or an unlock fee before you can…Crypto Doubling and Telegram Signal ScamTelegram groups and apps promise to double your crypto or pay daily USDT returns. Early payouts…Chit Fund and Deposit Scheme Collapse ScamLocal schemes collect deposits for high monthly interest or chit returns, then close or vanish.…MLM Network Marketing Recruitment ScamA pitch promises big income from a joining kit and from recruiting others. Income comes mostly…Fake SEBI-Registered Adviser Impersonation ScamScammers pose as registered advisers or well-known brokers, quote copied registration details and…Forex and Gold Trading Signals ScamOnline coaches and apps promise steady forex, gold or binary options profits with signals. The…AI Trading Bot Guaranteed Returns ScamAn 'AI trading bot' app promises automatic daily profit with no risk. Deposits go to the scammer…High Monthly Return Ponzi App ScamApps offer daily or monthly returns on small deposits, pay early users on time, then vanish with…Gold and Jewellery Monthly Instalment Scheme ScamA jeweller or agent collects monthly gold instalments with a bonus month, then closes shop. Learn…Crypto Airdrop and Wallet Drainer Link ScamA 'free token airdrop' link asks you to connect your crypto wallet and approve a transaction that…Fake Mutual Fund and Investment App ScamA fake mutual fund or wealth app shows rising returns, then blocks withdrawals and asks for more…
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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