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SEBI Notice Verification: New System Exposes Fake Notices in 1 Minute
- •SEBI has implemented a new system to help investors verify the authenticity of notices and combat fraud.
- •Users can now verify SEBI notices by entering the Outward Number, officer's name, issue date, subject, and recipient name on SEBI's official website.
- •If 'No Record Found' appears, users can confirm directly with SEBI via email.
- •SEBI launched 'Project Jagruk' to enhance investor awareness, requiring stockbrokers to display awareness messages.
- •From October 2026, stockbrokers must display SEBI's investor awareness messages and risk disclosures on their websites.
Key Questions Answered
You can check the authenticity of a notice on SEBI's official website by entering the Outward Number, the issuing officer's name, issue date, subject matter, and your recipient name. If 'No Record Found' appears, you can confirm directly with SEBI via email. Note that old letters issued before September 2026 can only be verified through email.
Project Jagruk is an initiative by SEBI to increase investor awareness by requiring stockbrokers to display investor awareness messages and risk disclosure notices on their websites and trading apps. Implemented in a phased manner starting October 2026, brokers must display these materials on their websites from October 5 to October 31, while app display remains voluntary during this initial phase.
SEBI upgraded its Document Number Verification System (DNVS) to prevent fraudsters from exploiting outward numbers on fake notices. The enhanced system requires multiple specific details—such as the outward number, officer name, issue date, subject matter, and recipient name—leaving no room for fraud compared to the previous single-number check.
