The Dark Side of E Commerce :How Fake Sites Vanish After Looting Customers
This podcast takes a deep dive into the murky world of financial markets, exposing the systemic issues, scams, and manipulations that often go unnoticed by retail investors. The conversation sheds light on the rise and fall of trading influencers, fraudulent SME IPOs, and the illusion of financial market growth. It also dissects controversial trading practices like circular trading, market rigging, and the misuse of algorithmic and high-frequency trading (HFT) strategies. SEBI’s evolving regulations, especially around algo trading approvals and the crackdown on unregistered advisors, are critically examined to highlight both their necessity and the concerns of proprietary traders. The discussion also touches on brokerage churning, pump-and-dump schemes in penny stocks, and the infamous NSE co-location scam, emphasizing how these malpractices impact retail investors and market integrity. Beyond stock market frauds, the podcast also explores the deceptive world of financial influencers, scam promotions, and the dark reality of astrology-based trading services. Investigative insights uncover how YouTubers and social media influencers unknowingly—or deliberately—mislead audiences into high-risk investments, often backed by unregulated apps or Ponzi-like schemes. Cases of fake banks running for over two decades and online shopping scams further illustrate the breadth of financial deception. The episode concludes with essential takeaways for retail investors, urging them to prioritize financial literacy, conduct due diligence, and remain skeptical of too-good-to-be-true opportunities in trading and investments. Follow Guest's Social Media Handles:- IG : https://www.instagram.com/adigitalblo... YouTube: / channel Chapters : 00:00 - Introduction 3:19 - The Reality of Legal Notices & Threats 5:34 - Investigative Journalism & Fact-Checking Process 7:46 - Political Nexus & Unregulated Trading Markets 9:35 - Navigating Safety & Personal Security Measures 10:49 - The Controversy Around Abhishek Kar & Other Traders 13:29 - Ethical Concerns in Trading Education 15:40 - The Rise & Fall of Trading Influencers 18:04 - The Systemic Issues with Option Trading 22:03 - The Exchange & Regulatory Concerns 25:10 - The Illusion of Financial Market Growth 29:35 - The Need for Better Financial Education 33:17 - The IPO Hype & Market Manipulation 37:40 - Exposing Fraudulent SME IPOs 38:38 - The Illusion of Zero Revenue Companies 39:35 - Market Manipulation & Suspicious Stock Price Surges 41:20 - Identifying Pump & Dump Scams in Small-Cap Stocks 43:04 - Fundamentals vs. Penny Stocks: A Trader’s Perspective 45:10 - The NSE Co-Location Scam: Inside the Dark Fiber Controversy 48:00 - The Himalayan Baba & NSE CEO Scandal 51:43 - The Reality of High-Frequency Trading Manipulation 53:33 - The Goldmine of Microsecond Trading Advantage 55:17 - SEBI Registered Advisors & The Inducement Scam 58:00 - The Deception Behind Trading Gurus & Live Trading Gimmicks 1:00:49 - Conversion Funnels & The Course Selling Business Model 1:03:25 - Trading Education: What to Watch Out For 1:06:20 - Fake E-Commerce Websites & Online Shopping Scams 1:09:24 - The 15-Year Fake Bank Scam in Rural India 1:09:56 - The 20-Year Fake Bank Scam 1:11:07 - The Dark Reality of Financial Scams 1:13:06 - The Forex Trading Trap 1:17:03 - The Hidden Dangers of Unregulated Apps 1:20:03 - SEBI & Police Action Against Unregistered Advisors 1:23:08 - The Misconception About Wealth & Insider Trading 1:27:00 - The Growing Scam Industry in India 1:30:35 - Life-Altering Losses in Trading Scams 1:33:40 - Binary Trading: Fraud or Opportunity? 1:35:23 - Algorithmic Trading: A Tool or a Trap? 1:36:29 - Introduction to Algo Trading 1:36:35 - Common Trading Mistakes by Newbies 1:36:48 - Systematic vs. Discretionary Trading 1:37:05 - SEBI’s Consultation Paper on Algo Trading 1:37:11 - Approval Process for Algo Strategies 1:37:28 - Concerns of Proprietary Traders & Brokers 1:37:45 - High-Frequency Trading (HFT) and Market Manipulation 1:38:24 - Infamous ‘Bedroom Trader’ Case from the UK 1:39:27 - Market Manipulation: Retail Traders vs. Institutions 1:40:00 - SEBI Regulations & The Role of Brokers 1:40:27 - Stock Market Scams and Recovery Challenges 1:41:12 - Retail Investors and SEBI’s Role in Protection 1:41:37 - Brokerage Churning and Misuse of Investor Funds 1:48:51 - The Rise of Astrology-Based Trading Services 1:50:38 - Stock Market Operators: Myth or Reality? 1:51:52 - Circular Trading and Market Rigging Tactics 1:54:05 - Influencers & Fake Trading Profits on Social Media 1:58:51 - Scam Promotions by Big YouTubers & Influencers 2:01:02 - Crypto and Forex Trading Scams in India 2:04:07 - Influencer Accountability & Financial Promotions 2:10:03 - Lessons for Retail Investors & Avoiding Scams 2:11:18 - Final Thoughts & Takeaways