Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Thursday issued a warning against unsolicited investment recommendations for **A-1 Ltd** being made by unregistered entities through social media, WhatsApp, Telegram, SMS, calls and other platforms.

“Investors are advised to exercise utmost caution and avoid dealing on the basis of such recommendations given by unauthorized or unregistered entities,” BSE said, and urged to avoid schemes that promise high or fixed returns, which are prohibited by law.

The exchange stressed the risks of becoming a victim of fraud through word spread on YouTube, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and similar channels.

In early December (around December 11), the National Stock Exchange (NSE) had flagged five individuals—**Krishnam Raju, Pratiban, Pooja Sharma, Aman and M Amit**—for giving unauthorized securities tips. These people allegedly operate through YouTube channels (e.g., Profit Trading, Trade Room Official, Profit Maximisers) and other social media, offer to manage trading accounts by asking for login credentials, guarantee returns, or engage in illegal dabba trading.

NSE stressed that these entities are not registered with SEBI or the exchange, and advised investors not to share credentials or subscribe to restricted fixed-return products.

Both of these alerts highlight growing concerns over digital fraud targeting retail investors amid growing participation in online trading.