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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has cautioned investors against<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Leagues\/Schemes\/Competitions which may involve distribution of Prize monies<\/li>\n
  2. Unauthorised electronic platforms<\/li>\n
  3. Dealing with un-registered investment advisers and research analysts<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Investors are advised to deal with SEBI registered entities whose details are available on the SEBI website (www.sebi.gov.in<\/a>).<\/p>\n

    PR No. 137\/2016<\/p>\n

    Securities Exchange Board of India<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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