In continuation to the Exchange notice no. 20171117-18 dated November 17, 2017, it has come to the notice of the Exchange that unsolicited messages via., social media platforms like Whatsapp, Telegram, etc., are being sent to investors by unregistered or unauthorised entities inducing them to deal in these stocks / Future & Options contracts. The circulation of such posts is not only detrimental to the interest of the investors but also adversely affects the integrity of the securities market.
Trading members are advised to monitor unusual trading pattern by any of their clients with respect to the same. Trading members are also required to educate their clients by way of social media / SMS campaigns / mailers, etc. advising investors to beware of unregistered Investment advisors, offering assured returns and seeking trading credentials.
Further, market participants are required to be aware that Exchange has provided facility to share their information or evidence of systematic wrongdoing, potential frauds, or unethical behaviour to the Exchange through the anonymous portal as per web page link given below:
https://www.bseindia.com/investors/tip-off-registration.aspx?expandable=0
The Exchange has also provided the facility to report unsolicited stock tip / Recommendations on +91 7506840578 or on dedicated email id i.e., attentioninvestors@bseindia.com along with other details as informed on the Exchange website under head ‘Attention Investors'.
Market participants are advised to use facility to report any such information anonymously and confidentially.
Market participants are advised to take note of the above and exercise necessary caution.
In case of any clarification, members may contact on 022 2272 8852 / 8347.
For & On behalf of BSE Ltd.
Rajesh Gandhi
Additional General Manager
Surveillance
Date: - February 24, 2022
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