Phishing Attacks in Telegram: How Scammers Operate and How to Protect Yourself
In 2025, Telegram remains one of the most widely used messaging platforms, but phishing attacks targeting users are rapidly increasing. Fraudsters often impersonate official Telegram accounts and send alarming messages about “account deletion,” “policy violations,” or “suspicious activity.”
A typical scam works like this: a user receives a warning message claiming their account is about to be deleted, along with a button such as “Cancel” or “Launch.” Once clicked, the victim is redirected to a fake web interface where they are asked to enter a login code or credentials. At that moment, attackers gain full access to the account.
Common phishing red flags include:
The account is not officially verified.
Suspicious registration country or phone number.
Urgent language demanding immediate action.
External web links instead of official in-app notifications.
It is crucial to understand that Telegram does not send account deletion requests through random private chats. Critical actions are processed only through official in-app system notifications.
How to Protect Yourself:
Enable two-step verification (Settings → Privacy & Security).
Never click suspicious links.
Verify information only inside the official Telegram app.
Do not share login or verification codes.
Block and report suspicious accounts immediately.
Cybersecurity is about awareness. One careless click can cost you access to chats, files, contacts, and even business channels.
