SEBI's 5 Investor Tools: Is Your Money Protected?
SEBI has built multiple tools to protect retail investors from fraud and scams, but most Indians don't know these tools exist. Here's what they are and how to use them today.
Most Indians spend more time picking a ₹500 kurta online than verifying if their broker is SEBI-registered.
Indian retail investors don't know the safety tools protecting their money
Key Takeaways
Verify your broker or investment app on SEBI's official SCORES portal (scores.sebi.gov.in) before adding any money — takes under 2 minutes.
Check the SEBI Investor Charter your broker must display — it lists your rights and complaint timelines; demand it if it's not visible.
Register on SEBI SCORES to file complaints online if a broker delays withdrawals, charges hidden fees, or misuses your funds — don't just let it slide.
SEBI has built multiple tools to protect retail investors from fraud and scams, but most Indians don't know these tools exist. Here's what they are and how to use them today.
Here's what happened: SEBI has rolled out a suite of investor protection tools — from verified trading app lists to AI-powered fraud detection systems — in recent years.. Despite these tools being live, awareness among retail investors remains critically low, leaving millions exposed to broker fraud and scam apps.. India now has over 15 crore registered demat accounts, but a large share of new investors have never checked SEBI's official safety resources even once..
What you should do: Verify your broker or investment app on SEBI's official SCORES portal (scores.sebi.gov.in) before adding any money — takes under 2 minutes.. Check the SEBI Investor Charter your broker must display — it lists your rights and complaint timelines; demand it if it's not visible.. Register on SEBI SCORES to file complaints online if a broker delays withdrawals, charges hidden fees, or misuses your funds — don't just let it slide..
SEBI's 'SMART ODR' online dispute resolution portal lets you resolve broker disputes in 21 days — faster and free, no lawyer needed.
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