Hyderabad: Telangana Police warned the public to remain alert against fraudulent online trading advertisements circulating on social media. The department advised people not to trust trading tips shared in WhatsApp or Telegram groups, saying cybercriminals use such platforms to cheat investors.
Police said fraudsters often attract victims by displaying fake screenshots of profits and fabricated success stories. These misleading posts are designed to convince people that they can earn substantial returns within a short period.
Telangana Police warning stresses caution against fake trading offers
The Telangana Police warning stated that people should not believe advertisements promising unusually high returns from small investments. Officials cautioned that fraudsters commonly lure victims with claims of earning lakhs of rupees from investments worth only a few thousand.
The department urged citizens to verify investment opportunities carefully and avoid responding to suspicious trading promotions on social media or messaging platforms. It reiterated that investors should rely only on legitimate and regulated financial services to protect themselves from online fraud.