September 7, 2025

Mumbai is buzzing with a stern warning from Sebi, the markets watchdog! Fraudsters are playing dirty tricks, pretending to be Sebi officials. How? By stealing the regulator’s letterheads, email IDs, and even official signatures to fool people. They send fake notices to individuals and companies, demanding money to settle fake cases. But Sebi has slammed the brakes hard and told everyone to be super careful. The best way to stay safe? Only talk to Sebi through their official website and pay any dues through the payment gateway on their portal. Not sure if the message is real? Just call Sebi's official numbers listed on their website. Don’t let these con artists steal your hard-earned money! Sebi’s official release blasts, “Fraudsters are claiming to be officials of Sebi and sending a communication to entities using the letterhead, logo and seal of Sebi.” It also warns that scamsters are using social media to send fake notices asking for payments like compliance fees, penalties, or fines to scare victims into paying money. Sadly, many innocent investors have fallen into this trap, handing over cash to fraudsters. Sebi urges everyone to double-check any payment demands pretending to be from them and stay alert to avoid losing money to these scams. So, before you open that notice or respond to that email, remember Sebi’s golden rule: verify and pay only through official channels!

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Tags: Sebi, Fraud alert, Scam warning, Investor safety, Fake notices, Payment fraud,