Scammers are exploiting Telegram's slowdown to "hijack" accounts

Scammers are exploiting Telegram's slowdown to "hijack" accounts.

They're posting in various groups that the chat is supposedly being moved to a new platform and sending a link. Clicking it leads to a scam bot.

There, under the guise of "confirming participation," they ask for a phone number and a code from an SMS. After providing these, the attackers gain access to the profile and use it for further attacks, the Ministry of Internal Affairs warned.

Be careful.

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Source: Telegram "vicktop55"