Telegram Blocks Over 235,000 Channels in Massive One-Day Crackdown

The administration of Telegram blocked more than 235,000 groups and channels within 24 hours, according to information published on the company's official website. On February 15 alone, the platform removed over 235,000 communities containing prohibited content. Telegram reported that the deleted channels included groups distributing pornographic material as well as communities promoting terrorism. Fraud Schemes Exploiting Telegram Users Earlier reports indicated that scammers had begun targeting users by offering to "speed up” Telegram's performance. Fraudsters allegedly encouraged victims to activate a bot designed to steal personal data.