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Pump-and-dump groups, fake SEBI registration, account freeze threats

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About this scam type

Demat & Stock Tips

Demat and stock tip scams use fake SEBI registration, Telegram pump groups, and account freeze threats. Verify intermediaries on sebi.gov.in before investing.

Who is targeted: Retail stock market participants and new demat account holders.

Warning signs

  • !Guaranteed stock tips with 300% returns
  • !Demat account frozen — verify via link
  • !SEBI registration number that fails sebi.gov.in lookup
  • !Pressure to buy penny stocks in Telegram group

What to do

  1. 1Verify broker on SEBI registered intermediaries list
  2. 2Never pay to unfreeze demat account via UPI
  3. 3Ignore unsolicited stock tips on social media
  4. 4Report pump-and-dump groups to SEBI scores portal

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