HIGH investment
WhatsApp group with a famous broker giving guaranteed stock tips
You are added to a WhatsApp or Telegram group where a supposed SEBI-registered broker shares tips that seem to deliver big returns. Investing more becomes impossible to withdraw without paying a "tax" or "fee."
Also known as: WhatsApp stock tip scam, Telegram investment fraud, pump and dump WhatsApp, fake SEBI broker
What to do right now
- 1 Stop investing immediately and exit the WhatsApp or Telegram group
- 2 Do not pay any 'tax' or 'processing fee' to release funds — you will not get your money back this way
- 3 Verify any broker's SEBI registration at https://www.sebi.gov.in/sebiweb/other/OtherAction.do?doRecognisedFpi=yes&intmId=13
- 4 Contact your bank immediately if you made a payment in the last 24-48 hours
- 5 Report at https://cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930 (national cyber helpline).
Red flags
- ⚠ No SEBI-registered broker offers 'guaranteed' returns — this is illegal
- ⚠ You were added to the group without your consent
- ⚠ Initial small investments appear profitable to build trust
- ⚠ Withdrawals are blocked or require you to pay taxes or fees first
- ⚠ Group members are fake accounts created to show social proof