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SEBI Alerts Investors About Online Trading Frauds, But Is This Enough?

Inc42 · 1y ago

SEBI Alerts Investors About Online Trading Frauds, But Is This Enough?

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued an advisory warning investors about fraudulent trading platforms that are using online courses, seminars, and mentorship programs related to the stock market to lure victims through social media platforms. These platforms often pose as SEBI-registered entities, offering stock market access without the need for official KYC. SEBI's advisory comes in response to numerous complaints about deceptive trading platforms falsely claiming ties with registered foreign portfolio investors (FPIs). The rise of investment tech in India has made it challenging for individuals to discern legitimate investment opportunities from fraudulent ones.

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SEBI warns of securities market frauds via YouTube, Facebook, X and more

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

SEBI warns of securities market frauds via YouTube, Facebook, X and more

SEBI has issued a warning to investors regarding increasing securities market frauds on social media platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Fraudsters are impersonating SEBI-registered entities and providing unregistered investment advisory services, luring investors with false promises of risk-free returns and deceptive testimonials. SEBI advises investors to verify the authenticity of social media handles and to only engage with SEBI-registered intermediaries and legitimate trading applications to avoid being scammed.

SEBI cautions investors against unauthorised virtual trading, gaming platforms

YourStory

YourStory · 8m ago

SEBI cautions investors against unauthorised virtual trading, gaming platforms

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a warning to investors about engaging in trading activities through virtual trading or gaming platforms. SEBI stated that these activities violate securities market regulations and investors should only trade through registered intermediaries. The regulator also highlighted that participating in unauthorized schemes puts investors at their own risk as they are not protected by SEBI or exchanges. SEBI had previously cautioned the public about securities market-related leagues or competitions in August 2016.

India markets regulator to oversee online platforms offering fraction real estate assets

Reuters · 1y ago

$India markets regulator to oversee online platforms offering fraction real estate assets$

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will regulate online platforms offering fractional ownership of real estate assets and register them under the framework for small and medium REITs. SEBI also announced that alternate investment funds must hold all fresh investments in demat form starting from September 2024. Additionally, SEBI approved rules for index providers and will oversee significant indices frequently used by market participants in India. The regulator expressed concerns regarding investors losing money in equity derivatives trading but stated that on a systematic level, there is no concern due to increased activity in this area.

SEBI Warns Of FPI Trading Scheme Frauds On Social Media

Inc42 · 1y ago

SEBI Warns Of FPI Trading Scheme Frauds On Social Media

SEBI, the market regulator in India, has warned investors about fraudulent trading platforms that falsely claim to offer stock market access via the Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) route. These platforms use online courses, seminars, and mentorship programs on social media platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram to lure victims. Individuals posing as SEBI-registered FPI employees persuade people to download apps for share purchases and IPO subscriptions. SEBI clarified that the FPI investment route is not available to resident Indians, with limited exceptions. They advised investors to stay vigilant and avoid such platforms. A study by SEBI revealed a significant increase in retail investors in India's futures and options markets, with nine out of ten experiencing losses.

Stop this deshdroh: Anupam as Suhel says '80% of Indian startups are a racket'

Inshorts · 3m ago

Stop this deshdroh: Anupam as Suhel says '80% of Indian startups are a racket'

After Indian businessman Suhel Seth appeared on a TV debate and said, "80% of the startups in India are nothing but a racket," entrepreneur Anupam Mittal posted on X, "Ye deshdroh bandh karo (Stop this treason)." Anupam added, "Aren't we harassed enough that we need this crab mentality egging the bureaucracy on by calling founders and VCs frauds?"

BT MindRush: Sebi chief highlights retail investor F&O losses, calls for reforms

Business Today

Business Today · 3m ago

BT MindRush: Sebi chief highlights retail investor F&O losses, calls for reforms

At Business Today MindRush 2025, SEBI chief highlighted that 90% of retail investors incur losses in F&O trading, often due to overconfidence. The derivatives market favors institutional players, prompting calls for reforms to address disparities and inform investors. SEBI has introduced measures like Aadhaar-based KYC and DigiLocker integration for investor protection. Concerns about misleading trading volume metrics were also raised, and SEBI has issued a discussion paper to solicit feedback.

Amazon India Launches Campaign To Combat Cyber Fraud

Inc42 · 9m ago

Amazon India Launches Campaign To Combat Cyber Fraud

Amazon India has launched the #AapkeHittMeJaari campaign to raise awareness about online transaction safety. The campaign focuses on educating users about phishing scams, OTP frauds, lottery cons, and hiring rackets. This initiative comes during Amazon's ongoing Great Indian Festival sale.

Indian Merchants Process 69% Of Transactions Via Digital Mode

Inc42 · 1y ago

Indian Merchants Process 69% Of Transactions Via Digital Mode

According to a report by Amazon Pay and Kearney India, street vendors in India receive 46% of their transactions through digital payments. On the consumer side, 90% of surveyed users prefer digital payments for online purchases, but only 50% are willing to use online payments for offline purchases. The report highlights the importance of speed and rewards in encouraging user adoption of digital payments, but also raises concerns about double debits and financial frauds.

Cyber fraud alert: Doctor duped of ₹15.50 lakh via fake trading app; here’s what happened | Mint

Livemint

Livemint · 5m ago

Cyber fraud alert: Doctor duped of ₹15.50 lakh via fake trading app; here’s what happened | Mint

A doctor from Coimbatore was defrauded of ₹15.50 lakh after clicking a YouTube link that added him to a WhatsApp group offering trading tips. Persuaded by their credibility, he installed a fake trading app, "UP Institutions," and transferred funds in nine instalments. Initially showing profits, the app blocked withdrawals, revealing the scam. Cybercrime police are investigating to recover the lost money, urging caution against similar online frauds.

Sebi mulls tightening IT norms for commodity exchanges. Here are 4 things proposed by regulator

Economic Times

Economic Times · 17d ago

Sebi mulls tightening IT norms for commodity exchanges. Here are 4 things proposed by regulator

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed new guidelines for commodity derivatives exchanges to enhance their technological infrastructure. Key proposals include maintaining trading system capacities at twice the projected peak load, aligning with equity exchanges' performance monitoring standards, and extending these guidelines to clearing corporations. SEBI also calls for real-time, automated monitoring of IT systems with predefined alerts. Public comments on these draft guidelines are open until July 2025.

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