Indonesia Stock Exchange warns on digital fraud and illegal investment schemes
Young digital-first investors are seen as vulnerable to unverified info, says BEI during World Investor Week 2026.
More than 32 million Indonesian investors, many young and digital-first, are being told to verify information and protect their data to avoid scams.
CNBC Indonesia reports that PT Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) used the Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy 2026 to warn investors about digital fraud and illegal investment schemes. The event is part of World Investor Week, which this year carries the slogan "Invest in your future, protect it today."
Umi Kulsum, BEI's director of finance, human resources, and general affairs, said World Investor Week 2026 focuses on three main issues: investor resilience, digital fraud, and vigilance against illegal investment schemes. "Investors who are alert always verify information, don't swallow it whole, and keep their data secure," she said at BEI's main hall in Jakarta on Wednesday (14/10/2026).
Why the warning now
BEI says the issue is relevant because most of Indonesia's more than 32 million capital market investors are young people who first learned investing through digital platforms. That group is considered vulnerable to unverified information. BEI wrapped the themes into "Stay Smart, Stay Alert, and Stay Resilient": understand the product, don't easily trust circulating information, and stay disciplined.
What happens next
BEI, along with the Financial Services Authority (OJK), self-regulatory organizations, and exchange members, is expanding education across Indonesia. After the bell ceremony, a talk show featured financial planner Prita Ghozie and content creators. BEI hopes the session gives practical tips people can share. Similar events were held by 62 other stock exchanges worldwide as part of a global campaign run by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) since 2017.
The takeaway: Digital access can make investing easier, but scam tactics are scaling up too. Verify before you trust.
Summary written by Oh Cannot from the original report by CNBC Indonesia. Not financial advice.
