Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Kurnool SP Warns Against Online Trading and Investment Scams
Imagine people are seeing ads on their phones that promise to make them rich very quickly by investing a little money.
The police are warning everyone that these ads are often fake and are scams.
Scammers create fake websites and apps to show fake profits, making people think they are earning money.
They trick people into investing more and more, but it's all a lie.
If an offer sounds too good to be true, like turning a small amount into a lot of money fast, it's probably a scam.
People should only invest their money in places that are officially approved and safe, and never share their personal or bank information with strangers online.
If you see something suspicious or get scammed, you can call a special number to report it.
Kurnool SP Sri Vikrant Patil warns citizens about a rise in online trading and investment scams.
Scammers use social media platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Telegram to lure victims with promises of quick profits.
Fake investment companies create fake dashboards, websites, and apps to show manipulated returns and encourage further investment.
Citizens are advised to invest only through verified and registered platforms and be cautious of unknown links or files.
Red flags include promises of high returns, requests for additional fees or taxes, and delays in withdrawals; report suspicious activity to 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in.
- Who
- Kurnool District Superintendent of Police, Sri Vikrant Patil, and citizens
- What
- Warning against increasing online trading and investment scams through social media platforms
- When
- Recent times, with a press release on Sunday
- Where
- Kurnool District
- Why
- To prevent citizens from losing hard-earned money to fraudulent get-rich-quick schemes and fake investment companies
- SP Name
- Sri Vikrant Patil
- Location
- Kurnool District
- Warning Issued
- Sunday
- Report Suspicious Activity
- Toll-free helpline 1930 or www.cybercrime.gov.in