Protect Your Telegram: Avoiding Scams

The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine warns about scam activities.

During the ongoing war, Telegram has become not only a source of news but also a breeding ground for fraud. Over 70% of Ukrainians contact the digital security hotline Nadiyno.org regarding hacked Telegram accounts.

Scammers use standard phishing tactics, such as asking for money or voting for a friend's daughter in competitions.

Tips to protect your account from criminals:

- enable two-factor authentication;

- avoid suspicious links;

- check active sessions in your Telegram settings and log out from unknown devices;

- restrict access to your personal information;

- use strong passwords and two-factor authentication instead of SMS for authorization.

Review and change your Telegram settings now. Then take the test from the Nadiyno.org team to see if you can distinguish a real message from a phishing trap — ne.nadiyno.org/telegram.