social media scams

Fake investment advice: RBI warns investors on expert deepfake videos circulated over social media

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Fake investment advice: RBI warns investors on expert deepfake videos circulated over social media

The Reserve Bank of India issued a warning to investors on Tuesday regarding fraudulent “deepfake” videos of the governor being shared on social media. These videos falsely claim the launch or endorsement of certain investment schemes by the central bank.  In an official statement, the RBI advised the public to be cautious of “deepfake videos … Read more

Investment scams: Kotak Securities issues advisory to avoid social media fake groups

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Investment scams: Kotak Securities issues advisory to avoid social media fake groups

Investment scams surfacing on social media platforms are on the rise. Kotak Securities Limited (KSL) has issued a public advisory for its investors about such scams that are active on social media platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, and Instagram.  Investment groups on messaging apps like Whatsapp and Telegram are using well-known brands and professionals’ identities … Read more