Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Khammam CP Warns of Fake IPO Scams and Investment Fraud
Some sneaky people on the internet are tricking people into giving them money by pretending to sell special company shares (IPOs) really cheaply, or making fake apps that look like real places to invest your money.
They promise you'll make a lot of money super fast!
They make fake websites and ads that look very real.
They ask for your bank details or money through special payment links.
Once they get your money, they disappear, and the fake website is gone.
Sometimes, they even give you fake papers that look like real company shares.
The police chief is telling everyone to be very careful and always check real company websites before sending any money.
He also warns not to trust messages from strangers promising amazing deals, and never to pay extra money to get your own money back.
Khammam Commissioner of Police Sunil Dutt has issued a warning against cybercriminals using fake online trading apps and websites.
Fraudsters are luring investors with promises of high profits for low investments in IPOs and other online trading schemes.
Criminals create convincing fake advertisements and websites, collect personal and financial details, and disappear after receiving money.
Victims are urged to verify IPO details on official SEBI, NSE, or BSE websites and avoid investing through social media or unknown links.
Police advise the public to be wary of unrealistic return promises, avoid paying advance or service fees, and report fraudulent attempts immediately.
- Who
- Cybercriminals and Khammam Commissioner of Police Sunil Dutt (issuing warning)
- What
- Warning the public about fake IPO scams and online investment fraud, where criminals use fake apps and websites to defraud investors.
- When
- Recently (statement issued on Sunday)
- Where
- Khammam
- Why
- To prevent the public from falling victim to financial fraud orchestrated by cybercriminals who promise high returns on investments.
Public
Cyber Criminals
Investment Scams
Public
Verifying IPO details on official SEBI, NSE, or BSE websites, avoiding offers from social media or unknown links, and never sending advance payments or registration fees.
Cyber Criminals
Creating convincing advertisements and fake IPO websites or trading apps, promising high profits and guaranteed returns to lure investors and steal money through various online platforms.
Building Trust and Extracting Funds
Public
Being cautious of unrealistic return promises, questioning demands for tax or service charges for withdrawals, and reporting fraudulent attempts immediately.
Cyber Criminals
Initially showing small returns to build trust before demanding larger investments, then extorting money through fabricated tax or service charges, and finally blocking access to the platform.
- Commissioner of Police (Khammam)
- Sunil Dutt
- Fraudulent Tactics
- Fake IPOs, fake online trading apps/websites, fabricated advertisements, promises of high returns, issuing fake share certificates, demanding advance/registration fees, demanding tax/service charges.
- Platforms Used by Fraudsters
- WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, emails, social media, YouTube videos, online trading apps, online forms.
- Official Verification Sources
- SEBI, NSE, BSE websites.
- Regulatory Bodies to Verify
- SEBI, RBI
