Fake Kotak Accounts: Is Your ₹ Investment Safe?

Scammers created fake Kotak Mahindra Bank profiles on WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn to run fake investment schemes. Delhi High Court has ordered these accounts taken down. Here is how to protect yourself.

Here's what happened: Fraudsters created fake Kotak Mahindra Bank profiles across WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn to solicit money under fake investment schemes.. Delhi High Court issued an order directing Meta, Telegram, LinkedIn, and other platforms to take down the impersonating accounts identified by Kotak's legal team.. The defendants are unnamed 'John Doe' parties, meaning any new account impersonating Kotak can be pulled down under the same court order without fresh litigation..

What you should do: Verify every 'bank' social media profile by cross-checking the link on the bank's official website before sending any money or sharing personal details.. Report fake bank accounts immediately at Cybercrime.gov.in or call the National Cybercrime Helpline 1930 — early reporting increases the chance of freezing stolen funds.. Block and screenshot any WhatsApp or Telegram group that claims to be from a bank and promises investment returns — forward the screenshot to your bank's official fraud email..

A real bank's verified social handle is always listed on its RBI-regulated website. If you found the 'bank' profile through a group invite or DM, it is almost certainly a scam — no legitimate bank recruits investors this way.