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PUMP DUMP SCHEME

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A "pump and dump" scheme is a type of financial fraud where the price of a stock is artificially inflated through deceptive practices, allowing perpetrators to sell their shares at the inflated price before the price crashes. Here’s a more detailed breakdown:

How It Works

  1. Pump Phase:
    • Promotion: Fraudsters use false or misleading information to create hype around a stock. This can be through social media, forums, newsletters, or even direct recommendations.
    • Recommendation Channels: In the recent case you mentioned, recommendations were shared through Telegram channels, which targeted unsuspecting investors.
  2. Dump Phase:
    • Selling: Once the stock price has been artificially driven up by the misleading information, the fraudsters sell their shares at the inflated price.
    • Collapse: After selling off their holdings, the stock price typically crashes as the hype subsides and the false information is exposed. This leaves the remaining investors with significant losses.

Characteristics

  • Targets: Micro-cap and small-cap stocks are commonly targeted because they have less public information available and lower trading volumes, making it easier to manipulate the stock price.
  • Impact: This scheme can severely undermine investor confidence in the financial markets and lead to substantial financial losses for those who were misled.

Regulatory Measures

  • SEBI’s Role: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regulates the securities market in India and has clear guidelines against such manipulative activities. Under SEBI’s regulations, "pump and dump" schemes are illegal and subject to penalties.
  • Penalties: SEBI may impose fines, sanctions, or other regulatory actions against individuals or entities found guilty of participating in such schemes.

Prevention and Awareness

  • Due Diligence: Investors should conduct thorough research and be skeptical of unsolicited stock recommendations, especially from unverified or anonymous sources.
  • Regulatory Vigilance: Regulatory bodies continuously monitor trading activities and enforce rules to protect investors from such fraudulent schemes.

By understanding the mechanics of "pump and dump" schemes and adhering to regulatory guidelines, investors can better protect themselves from such fraudulent activities.

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