Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Kerala Police Warn of Fake Stock Investment Scams
Kerala Police warned people about fake stock-investment advertisements online.
Scammers use computer-made videos of famous market experts and company leaders.
They promise that people can earn very large returns.
Victims may be placed in WhatsApp or Telegram groups that pretend to offer trading lessons.
They are then asked to download fake investment apps and add money slowly.
At first, the scammers may allow a small withdrawal to make the app look real.
Later, they stop people from selling their investments and demand extra money.
Police say people should use registered investment services and report scams quickly.
Fraudsters use AI-generated videos of stock-market figures and company leaders to advertise fake investment opportunities on Facebook and Instagram.
People who respond are added to WhatsApp or Telegram groups offering supposed stock-trading training.
Victims are directed to counterfeit trading apps and websites and encouraged to deposit money in instalments.
Scammers may permit small withdrawals initially, then block sales and demand extra payments for taxes, processing charges or other fees.
Police advise using Securities and Exchange Board of India-registered entities and reporting suspected scams by calling 1930 or using the cybercrime portal.
- Who
- Kerala Police’s cyber wing, financial experts and fraudsters targeting potential investors.
- What
- A warning about social-media scams involving fake stock-trading groups, apps and websites.
- When
- The warning was reported on September 22.
- Where
- The scams are promoted through platforms including Facebook and Instagram, with victims moved to WhatsApp or Telegram groups.
- Why
- Fraudsters seek to obtain large deposits and additional payments by falsely promising stock-market profits.
- 警告来源
- Kerala Police’s cyber wing issued the warning in a Facebook post.
- Scam promotion
- Fraudulent advertisements circulate on Facebook and Instagram.
- Fake identities
- Scammers use AI-generated videos featuring prominent stock-market personalities and reputed company heads.
- Fraud method
- Victims are directed to fake applications and websites resembling those of leading trading firms.
- Payment demands
- Victims may be asked for additional money described as processing charges, taxes or other fees.
- Investment advice
- Police advise investing only through Securities and Exchange Board of India-registered entities.
- Reporting channel
- Suspected victims should report to cyber police, preferably within one hour, by calling 1930 or using the cybercrime portal.