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Capital markets regulator Sebi on Thursday cracked whip on a scam wherein 'trading tips' were being offered through mobile SMSs and WhatsApp messages by unregistered investment advisors while promising guaranteed returns of as much as 200 percent.
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In an interim order passed, Sebi asked two individuals -- Mansoor Rafiq Khanda and Firoz Rafiq Khanda -- as also their associated companies to cease and desist from acting as an investment advisors and not to solicit or undertake such activities or any other unregistered activity in the securities market.
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They have also been asked to immediately withdraw and remove all advertisements, representations, literatures, brochures, materials, publications, documents, websites, etc in relation to their investment advisory or any unregistered activity in the securities market.

At the same time, Sebi has also cautioned "investors to take their informed investment decisions without being influenced by such messages and advices and to deal with only intermediaries registered with Sebi".

Sebi had begun its probe after receipt of complaints that certain entities were offering trading tips through Short Message Services (SMSs) and WhatsApp sent from five distinct mobile numbers, as also some websites.

In these messages, the investors were being promised 200 per cent assured returns on deposit payments of Rs 25,000, along with promise for trading tips. The messages also promised monthly gains of Rs 25-50
lakh.

Based on the complaint, Sebi undertook a preliminary examination by making telephone calls to the concerned mobile numbers and were directed to make necessary payments through a website.

Sebi said that the modus operandi involved sending SMSs to to investors with inducing claims and citing references to the website addresses, inviting prospective investors to enroll with them for their investment advisory services for a registration fee; followed by the registered clients being provided trading tips on "consideration/profit sharing" basis.

Sebi then gathered details about the entities running the scheme after contacting the banks, whose details were gathered from the SMSs and the websites, after which the regulator zeroed on two Surat residents -- Mansoor Rafiq Khanda and Firoz Rafiq Khanda.

The regulator said that prima facie it appears that the entities have been acting as Investment Advisors without necessary regulator approvals and they were dealing in securities in a manner detrimental to the interest of the securities market and they were associated with the securities
market in violation of the provisions of the Securities Laws.

"A detailed investigation may bring to light the depth of such activities that are carried out by these entities and the extent of losses caused to investors," the regulator said. Sebi further observed that the modus operandi as well as names of the operators in the instant case are similar to the case of Imtiyaz Hanif Khanda and Vali Mamad Habib Ghaniwala, in which case the regulator had passed restraint orders in August 2013 and December 2013.

The regulator said it would further investigate to find out connection, if any, between these two sets of entities.

Tips for Avoiding Stock Scams - similar to few reported below,
on the Internet

One of the most common Internet frauds involves the classic "pump and dump" scheme. Here's how it works: A company's web site may feature a glowing press release about its financial health or some new product or innovation. Newsletters that purport to offer unbiased recommendations may suddenly tout the company as the latest "hot" stock. Messages in chat rooms and bulletin board postings may urge you to buy the stock quickly or to sell before the price goes down. Or you may even hear the company mentioned by a radio or TV analyst.

Unwitting investors then purchase the stock in droves, creating high demand and pumping up the price. But when the fraudsters behind the scheme sell their shares at the peak and stop hyping the stock, the price plummets, and investors lose their money.

Fraudsters frequently use this ploy with small, thinly traded companies because it's easier to manipulate a stock when there's little or no information available about the company. To steer clear of potential scams, always investigate before you invest:

Consider the Source
When you see an offer on the Internet, assume it is a scam, until you can prove through your own research that it is legitimate. And remember that the people touting the stock may well be insiders of the company or paid promoters who stand to profit handsomely if you trade.

Find Out Where the Stock Trades
Many of the smallest and most thinly traded stocks cannot meet the listing requirements of the Nasdaq Stock Market or a national exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange. Instead they trade in the "over-the-counter" market and are quoted on OTC systems, such as the OTC Bulletin Board or the Pink Sheets. Stocks that trade in the OTC market are generally among the most risky and most susceptible to manipulation.

Independently Verify Claims
It's easy for a company or its promoters to make grandiose claims about new product developments, lucrative contracts, or the company's financial health. But before you invest, make sure you've independently verified those claims.

Research the Opportunity
Always ask for — and carefully read — the prospectus or current financial statements. Check the SEC's EDGAR database to see whether the investment is registered. Some smaller companies don't have to register their securities offerings with the SEC, so always check with your state securities regulator, too.

Watch Out for High-Pressure Pitches
Beware of promoters who pressure you to buy before you have a chance to think about and fully investigate the so-called "opportunity." Don't fall for the line that you'll lose out on a "once-in-a-lifetime" chance to make big money if you don't act quickly.

Always Be Skeptical
Whenever someone you don't know offers you a hot stock tip, ask yourself: Why me? Why is this stranger giving me this tip? How might he or she benefit if I trade?

Creating Nuisance by using this number : 8955422998

I hv been getting so many messages (stock tips) in one day from HP-EPICRE and their contact number is 8955422998.
If father would have pulled in time, others would have sigh of relief.
Jaan le li hai haraami neech ney, if somebody dig his history, it'll be clear : EK BAAP KA NAHI hai and JAB BHEE apne aur baapon kee yaad aati hai, message bhejna shuru kar deta hai apne baaki BAAPON KO, jinke number is ne kisi tareh le liye hein
TU ABHI MAREY

The same person (or few SCAMSTERS) is sending messages to buy huge quantities of stocks every day by using different names HP-CPTLM, HP-EPICRE, DM-MMTIPS, HP-VALUEP, HP-ANGELB, HP-Kottak, HP-WLGAIN, HP-WLTHGN, HP-EQICOM, HP-KTKSEC, HP-EQUCOM, DM-SWSTK, IM-EPICRE, HP-NIRBNG, HP-MONEYC, HP-STKTIP (www.stocktips.net.in), HP-INFOSM (equityastro.com), IM-STKTIP (www.irresearchadvisor.com), BH-EPICRE (contact numbers - 07312580655, 07312580680, 07312580666), DM-EPICRE (www.EPICRESEARCH.COM).
I have been receiving so many messages daily at the interval of few minutes, from the senders above to buy one or the other stock that life has been hell. I have been warned in office as messages keep coming and my manager has been asking me why there are so many messages coming daily.

Fake and irritating people, flooding phone with messages to buy some stocks every day. So desperate they are that have been sending 3-5 messages via bulk messages which all the way prove that they are fraudsters.

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