WhatsApp is the world’s most widely used messaging app — which also makes it a hotbed for scams. From fake job offers to impersonated business accounts, fraudsters have found a way to creep into everyone’s chat list. In this comprehensive article, we’ll walk you through the most common WhatsApp scams (each explained with real-life news […]
If you’re trying to log in to Zerodha and nothing is loading—or your orders are stuck and your charts won’t move—you’re not the only one wondering: Is Zerodha down right now? There are times when the broking apps start behaving in a way they must not, for your money is stuck with them. To add
When sometimes you use Zerodha Kite and an order doesn’t go through, panic sets in. But several factors could be at play: User-side errors Platform glitches (Kite) Exchange or API delays Technical or connectivity issues Below, let’s break down each scenario with examples and fixes in this post, and try and understand what can really
Zerodha’s trading platform, Kite, is used by over 1 crore retail investors. It’s sleek, fast, and efficient—on most days. But on volatile days or expiry sessions, it’s also prone to glitches. Multiple users have lost money due to: Orders not being executed or canceled Platform freezing mid-trade Wrong order status updates Delayed margins or square-off
In July 2024, a Zerodha user publicly shared how a technical glitch on the Kite platform resulted in a ₹10 lakh trading loss. This wasn’t a case of high-risk options or leverage—it was a backend bug. The incident shocked the trading community and raised serious questions about broker accountability and investor protection in India. What
When we talk about stock market scams, one of the most common ones is the Pump and Dump. Many people, even after knowing, become a part of the scheme, but the question here is: ‘Is Pump and Dump illegal in India?’ If you’ve ever wondered what it is, how it works, and what SEBI does
In the world of stock trading, quick profits can sometimes come with even quicker losses, especially when you’re unknowingly part of a pump and dump scheme. This fraudulent practice has caused thousands of retail investors to suffer heavy losses, thinking they were getting in early on the next big thing. But here’s the truth: there’s
IIFL Securities is another well-known stockbroker in the Indian stock market with a good client base caters to thousands of retail investors through its trading and investment services. However, like any large institution, it occasionally faces allegations of misconduct, poor service, or unauthorized activity from clients. If you are one among them, here is how
When we talk about Indian stock brokers, HDFC Securities comes under the category of the most trusted brokers. Howerver, despite of reputation, many clients have reported complaints against the broker for issues like unauthorized trading, poor services, or technical glitch. If you’re among those facing problems, then here is the process to complaint against HDFC
Opening a demat account is simple, but where and how to invest is what beginner traders & investors find challenging. To get assistance they generally rely on brokers or advisors to guide their portfolios. Some even provide their account to handle to brokers, considering it be safe. While many of them work ethically, there are
Upstox, with a large user base, is one of the leading brokers in India. However, issue related to technical and service-related have become common. If you are facing a problem and want to file a complaint against Upstox, here is a step-by-step process to help you take appropriate action. Complaint Against Upstox in SEBI Although
Kotak Securities, one of India’s leading full-service brokers with thousands of traders and investors account. However, like any other broker, there are complaints against Kotak Securities as well. So, what do if the broker does unauthorized trade, charges extra charges, or its app faces a glitch? Well, you can just raise the concern and file
