Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Sebi Warns Investors of Fraudulent Messages on Social Media
Sebi, the financial watchdog, is telling investors to be careful of fake messages that pretend to be from them.
These scams involve people pretending to be Sebi officials or using Sebi's name to ask for money or information.
The real Sebi only sends emails from @sebi.gov.in.
If you get a message, check the official website to make sure it's real.
Always be cautious about sharing personal info or money in response to these messages.
Sebi cautions investors about fraudulent messages circulating on social media.
Fraudsters are impersonating officials and misusing Sebi's name.
Fake notices demand payments to avoid regulatory action.
Investors are losing money by believing these scams.
Sebi advises verifying communications and using only official channels.
- Who
- Sebi, investors, and fraudsters
- What
- Warning against fraudulent messages and notices impersonating Sebi
- When
- Issued on Friday, with a similar warning in June
- Where
- Social media and other platforms
- Why
- To protect investors from losing money to scams
- Regulatory Body
- Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)
- Fraudulent Activity
- Impersonation of officials, misuse of logo and letterhead, fake emails and notices
- Victims
- Gullible investors
- Official Email Domain
- @sebi.gov.in
- Primary Advice
- Verify authenticity of communications, avoid non-official domains
Sources
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