Cyber Fraud Alert
How to Report Fake Trading & WhatsApp Investment Fraud
Immediate legal action steps, evidence preservation, and formal dispute drafting guide.
Scam Anatomy & Modus Operandi
- 1
Victim is added to a WhatsApp or Telegram group claiming high returns on stocks, IPOs, or crypto.
- 2
Group is filled with fake members (bots) posting screenshots of massive daily profits.
- 3
Victim is asked to download a custom trading App (APK) outside the Play Store.
- 4
The App shows fake inflated profits, but when the victim tries to withdraw, they are asked for a 20% 'tax' or 'processing fee'.
Legal Categorization
When filing your FIR or cyber complaint, it is crucial to cite the correct statutory provisions to ensure proper investigation.
Section 66D IT Act, 2000 & Section 318(4) BNS / Section 420 IPC, SEBI Act Violations
Immediate Action Checklist
- Take screenshots of the WhatsApp group admins, the APK download link, and the fake dashboard.
- Compile all UPI / IMPS transaction UTRs where you deposited money.
- Report to 1930 and specifically mention the domain name of the fake trading website to get it blocked.
Draft Your Formal Cyber Complaint
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