Protect Your Account from Scammers on Telegram

Scammers are increasingly using fake videos on the Telegram messenger to deceive users into giving money or spreading phishing links.

Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs on Telegram

Details: The agency explained how the perpetrators operate:

• Initially, they hack an account and upload the user's video message;
• Next, they create a fake monologue where the hacked user supposedly asks for money;
• They send this fraudulent video to the user's friends and acquaintances.

To protect yourself from fraud, law enforcement advises verifying information when receiving such suspicious videos. It is recommended to ask the acquaintance to contact you via another messenger or call. Additionally, enabling two-factor authentication is essential for securing your account.