Telegram is trying to crack down on scams with a new feature that lets official third-party services assign verification icons to users and chats, the messaging service announced on Wednesday.



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Telegram has announced a new feature that allows official third-party services to assign verification icons to users and chats, to combat scams and misinformation. Unlike the verification process for public figures and organizations, accounts and chats verified by third-party services will show a unique icon to the left of the name. By clicking on the profile of a chat or an account verified by a third party, the service that carried out the ver…

Telegram ha annunciato una nuova funzionalità che consente a servizi terzi ufficiali di assegnare icone di verifica a utenti e chat, per contrastare truffe e disinformazione. A differenza del processo di verifica per personaggi pubblici e organizzazioni, gli account e le chat verificati da servizi terzi mostreranno un’icona unica a sinistra del nome. Cliccando sul profilo di una chat o di un account verificato da terze parti, sarà visualizzato i…

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Telegram, a widely used global messaging platform, has introduced a third-party verification system to tackle scams and enhance security. This innovative feature aims to curb issues like phishing schemes, fake investment channels, and cyberbullying that have plagued the platform in recent years. The move underscores Telegram’s commitment to combating misuse and ensuring safer interactions for its users. How third-party verification works Under t…

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Telegram rolls out third-party verification to combat scams

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge  Telegram is trying to crack down on scams with a new feature that lets official third-party services assign verification icons to users and chats, the messaging service announced on Wednesday. This is separate from the verification process Telegram has for public figures and organizations. Instead of displaying a blue checkmark, accounts and chats verified by third-party services will have a unique icon a…

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Telegram introduces third-party verification and new search filters

Telegram verification is already available for public figures and bodies, but it’s now rolling out a new system where accounts can be verified by third-party organizations …  more…

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Telegram Adds Third-Party Verification, New Search Filters

Telegram today announced the launch of a new feature that will allow official third-party services to assign extra verification icons to user accounts and chats. The added verification is meant to cut down on scams and reduce misinformation.
While Telegram already has a verification process for public figures and organizations, trusted third-party services will be able to provide additional verification options. A chat or account that has a thir…

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Telegram Adds New Verification Option to Cut Down on Scams

Telegram is now allowing third-party services to verify accounts on the platform. Accounts verified by a third party will have a small logo appear next to their name. Users can check their profile to find out the party that verified the account, an explanation of their status and what it means.  “This decentralized platform for additional verification will help prevent scams and reduce misinformation — with a unique proactive solution that sets …

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The messaging platform made more than $1bn in total revenue in 2024. Read more: Third-party verifications and NFTs part of Telegram’s latest updates

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