TLDR
Scammers run WhatsApp/Telegram channels as 'SEBI registered advisors' or 'Forbes fund managers'. Show 2 weeks of small wins, then demand large deposit. On withdrawal, demand '30% withdrawal tax'/'20% margin top up'/'unlock fee'. India lost...
How it works
Scammers run WhatsApp/Telegram channels as 'SEBI registered advisors' or 'Forbes fund managers'. Show 2 weeks of small wins, then demand large deposit. On withdrawal, demand '30% withdrawal tax'/'20% margin top up'/'unlock fee'. India lost...
Red flags
- Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.
- A link or sender that does not match the official organization.
- Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What to do
- 1WHAT TO DO: verify advisor on SEBI Intermediary list before deposit.
Source
RBI-Cybercrime
Source reviewed by Mythos Forensic Team
https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/BS_PressReleaseDisplay.aspxFAQ
Is India — USDT based loan/recovery fraud via Telegram a real scam pattern?
Yes. Treat the message, call, or payment request as suspicious until you verify it through an official channel.
What are the first warning signs?
Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.; A link or sender that does not match the official organization.; Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What should I do first?
WHAT TO DO: verify advisor on SEBI Intermediary list before deposit.
Can LegalAudit check my case?
Yes. Start a free chat and paste the message, link, sender, or payment details for triage.