Cyber Police Warn of Fake Investment Scams Using Social Media
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Sep 22
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What happened
The Cyber Police issued an advisory warning against organized investment fraud rackets operating via social media platforms. Fraudsters are creating and circulating AI-generated videos featuring prominent stock market figures and corporate heads to promise lucrative returns. Victims are then directed to instant messaging services like Telegram under the pretense of learning share market trading.
From thehindu.com
Why it matters
The scheme involves victims depositing funds into fraudulent applications that mimic leading trading companies. After allowing small withdrawals to build trust, victims are pressured to deposit large sums and are later forced to pay massive processing fees and taxes when attempting to withdraw their money.
From thehindu.com
Who's involved
- TelegramInstant messaging service used by fraudsters to move victims into trading groups
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The entities involved
Related events
- Scammers are using Telegram for recruitment and contact, while Discord is used for bot and paid actor groups, leading to financial collapse.
- A scam is underway where users are being targeted via Telegram and the Brilliant Trade Limited Platform to harvest their savings.
- Authorities in Poland are using online platforms such as Discord and Telegram for investigations.
- Scammers utilized Telegram, Discord, and the Opulatrix Platform, displaying fake addresses in London and New York for social proof manipulation.
- Scammers are using Telegram to lure victims in Kolkata.