The Economic Times

WhatsApp stock tips: Nithin Kamath warns of more pump-and-dump schemes as ED freezes accounts worth Rs 200 crore

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Kamath said such schemes remain a concern even in 2026, calling them one of the silliest ways for investors to lose money. He also warned that these cases could become more frequent as the market cycle advances, pointing to a rise in alleged pump-and-dump schemes operating through WhatsApp groups and influencers promoting stocks and initial public offerings (IPOs).