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The Telegram pump-and-dump

A “VIP channel” pushes a small stock. Thousands buy at once. The channel's owners sell into the crowd.

What it looks like (invented example)

Surya Fincap: operator entry done ✅ Upper circuit pakka next 3 days. Target 95. Don't share outside group 🤫

How it works

  1. 1

    Operators quietly buy a thinly traded SME stock.

  2. 2

    Free channels post “sure shot” calls with targets and urgency.

  3. 3

    Followers pile in; price and volume spike.

  4. 4

    Operators sell to the followers. The price collapses.