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How to spot scammers before it's too late?We’re kicking off a new series under the
#safety hashtag, where we’ll break down common scam tactics and how to avoid them. Our goal is to help you stay one step ahead of scammers 🛡
Let’s start with a classic trick: You get a message from a friend asking for a quick favor or opportunity — like to vote for them in a contest or enter a giveaway. They even send you a convenient link. You click, and a familiar Telegram login page pops up, asking for your phone number, login code, and two-step
verification password. Seems normal, right? 👏
Wrong. The moment you enter your details, they go straight to a scammer. There’s no contest, no giveaway — just a trap designed to steal your Telegram account 🫵
How it works: Scammers create fake login pages that look exactly like the real thing. Once you enter your credentials, they gain full access to your account.
They won’t always act immediately. Some scammers quietly browse your chats, looking for sensitive info — passwords (which you probably store in your
Saved Messages), private messages, anything useful. They can use this information to access your social media, email and financial accounts or sell your data to other scammers. Once they’ve found what they need, they’ll log you out and take over, sending your contacts the same message that they originally sent to you. That's exactly how your friend got caught, which helps spread the scam across communities 🐈⬛
How to stay safe:● Never enter your Telegram login details anywhere except the
official apps.
● If you’re already logged in to the web app, you shouldn’t be asked to log in again. If a website asks for your credentials, leave immediately.
● Avoid storing passwords in Saved Messages. It’s not a secure place for sensitive information.
Following these simple rules will help you avoid this type of scam. Stay safe 🛡