Investment Fraud in Indore: How It Works & How to Stay Safe

Quick summary

• •How it works: Guaranteed high returns via WhatsApp/Telegram "advisors" or fake trading apps that block withdrawals.
• •Warning sign: Guaranteed or fixed high returns
• •Warning sign: Pressure to invest more to withdraw
• •Warning sign: Unregistered advisor or app
• •Do this: No real investment guarantees returns

How the investment fraud works

• —Guaranteed high returns via WhatsApp/Telegram "advisors" or fake trading apps that block withdrawals.
• —Reports involving Indore follow the same pattern; the brand or location only changes the disguise.

Warning signs

• —Guaranteed or fixed high returns
• —Pressure to invest more to withdraw
• —Unregistered advisor or app

How to protect yourself

• —No real investment guarantees returns
• —Check SEBI registration
• —Be suspicious if you cannot withdraw

What to do if you are targeted

• —Stop — do not pay or share any OTP/PIN.
• —Call the cyber-fraud helpline 1930 within the golden hour.
• —File a report at cybercrime.gov.in with screenshots and transaction details.
• —Inform your bank to freeze/raise a dispute on the transaction.

Scam vs. legitimate: how to tell

Frequently asked questions

Official sources & helplines

• Cyber Crime Helpline 1930 — National cyber-fraud financial helpline — call within the "golden hour" to freeze fraudulent transfers.
• National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal — Official Government of India portal to report financial and other cybercrimes.
• SEBI Investor Charter — Verify registered investment advisors and report securities fraud.