Explained on 26 October 2026. This is an educational answer drawn from the dated article below; examples are hypothetical unless a specific source observation is identified.
How it works
A search result, advertisement or link inside a private group is not independent confirmation. Read the official records and use contact details found outside the invitation. The payment destination and service being offered should make sense for that verified entity. A familiar logo cannot answer those questions.
A simple example
A hypothetical message copies a known intermediary’s branding but directs payment to an unrelated recipient. The brand image does not establish an authorised relationship. Verifying the official app and contacting the firm independently is more useful than comparing how professional the screen looks.
What to check
- Verify the actual service and entity in official records.
- Use authentic app information and independent contacts.
- Remember that registration is not a return guarantee.
Read the full event and evidence
SEBI’s WhatsApp Stock-Tip Warning: The Crowd Praising an Expert May Be Part of the Pitch explains the original event, its dates and the supporting documents. Event context: 22 October 2026; SEBI PR 65/2026.