Unsolicited stock tips are investment suggestions or advice sent by unauthorized, unregistered entities to individuals via SMS or other means without any prior request from the receiver. If you receive an SMS urging you to invest in a particular stock without having requested such information, it is an unsolicited message. Acting on these messages can lead to significant financial losses. Here’s how you can block and report such SMS:

1) Report to NSE:

• Investors can report unsolicited stock tips or recommendations to NSE by calling +91 8291833676 or emailing feedbk_invg@nse.co.in.

2) Mark Your Number Under DND:

• To prevent receiving such messages, register your number under Do Not Disturb (DND) by sending an SMS with the text 'START 0' to 1909.

3) Report to TRAI:

• To report unsolicited stock tips to TRAI, forward the message by SMS to 1909 in the following format: Unsolicited stock tip,9800012312,01/06/2018.