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The Telegram “Friendly Stranger” Scam: Anatomy, Indicators, and Defensive Actions

A growing class of social engineering attacks is leveraging messaging platforms like Telegram and WhatsApp to build rapport with targets over time and ultimately extract money or sensitive information. These operations are structured, patient, and highly effective because they rely on trust development rather than immediate exploitation. This article outlines the attack lifecycle, key indicators,…

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Telegram scammers

This may not be a true scam as I have yet to determine their true motive. This is a snip of a chat that I have had a number of times. (I do not recommend engaging with suspected scammers. I only do for educational purposes, either to share here or to enrich my professional life.)…