SEBI has warned investors about a new type of fraud. He has told the investors that they need to be cautious about any message coming from SEBI officials. Frauded SEBI officers are sending such messages as they are sending such messages. In this, investors are being asked to pay.
SEBI’s fake letterhead is being used
SEBI has said that it has come to know that the names, their offices and emails of Sebi officials who have been framed to implicate investors in the trap of fraud. They are sending letters to investors using fake letter heads, logo and seal. Notice is also being sent to the social media platforms to pay compliance services and penalty. It is being said in the notice that the regulator will take action for not paying.
Fake signatures between SEBI officials also
The regulator has seen that using SEBI fake letters, the investors are tried to assure that the letter has been sent by the certified vendor or merchant account. In one such case, SEBI had a letterhead on a certificate. The letter claimed a bank account authorized by SEBI. There were fake signatures between SEBI officials on this. There was also a fake logo of SEBI on this.
Every action information on SEBI’s official website
SEBI said in a statement issued about this, “Innocent investors are falling victim to such frauds. They are losing their hard-earned money. They are depositing money in the bank account described by the frame.” SEBI says that investors need to be cautious with such messages and letters. He has said that information about every step taken from his side is on his official website. SEBI has a separate portal for payment. Contact details of SEBI officials are available on SEBI portal.
Separate website for payment
The regulator said that if the investors get a suspicious message or email, then they need to verify from the SEBI website. Experts say that investors do not need to respond to any letter in a hurry. If payment is demanded by SEBI, then they need to be cautious. Information about every decision of SEBI also comes in the media. Investors should also check the information about any action of SEBI in the media.