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Kerala Cyber Police Warn Against Fake Stock Investment Scams Using AI Videos

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Kerala Cyber Police Warn Against Fake Stock Investment Scams Using AI Videos

Analysed 22 Sept 2026·2 sources analysed·Thiruvananthapuram, India·Crime

Cyber police in Kerala have issued warnings about fake stock investment scams circulating on social media. Fraudsters use AI-generated videos of prominent market figures to lure victims via Facebook and Instagram ads, adding them to WhatsApp and Telegram groups under the guise of trading training. Victims are persuaded to use fraudulent apps mimicking legitimate firms, deposit money in phases, and face demands for extra fees when withdrawing funds. Authorities advise investing only through SEBI-registered entities and caution against unknown links.

Sentiment
45%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (45/100). Lens Score 48/100.

Outlets measured: thehindu, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 22 Sept 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Neutral (45/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

news18 broke this story on 22 Sept, 10:17 am. Other outlets followed.

22 Sept, 10:17 am2 sources · 5 h22 Sept, 03:16 pm
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news1822 Sept, 10:17 am
Keralam police warn against fake stock investment scams
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    thehindu22 Sept, 03:16 pm
    Cyber Police issue advisory against fake share investment frauds
  • Accountability flags

    TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.

    • financial irregularity

      This story involves alleged financial misconduct — unexplained transactions, procurement irregularities, or misuse of public/shareholder funds.

    Who's involved

    Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

    Government
    Keralam Police Cyber WingSecurities and Exchange Board of IndiaCyber Police
    Enforcement
    Keralam Police Cyber WingCyber Police

    Story context

    Category
    Crime
    Location
    Thiruvananthapuram, India
    Sources analysed
    2
    Last analysed
    22 Sept 2026
    Key entities
    Stock marketInstagramSocial mediaFacebookStockWhatsAppConfidence trickSecurities fraudRacketeeringTelegram (messaging service)FraudThiruvananthapuram