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Fake job offers on messaging applications often begin with simple tasks and small payouts, but quickly escalate into financial scams. (Express Image/FreePik)

Online task scam: How job offers on Telegram, WhatsApp groups are driving people to extremes

July 26, 2025 8:39 am

Telegram and WhatsApp job offers that promise quick money for small tasks often end in financial ruin. In this edition of The Safe Side, we explain what ‘online task scams’ are, how they operate, and how to protect yourself.

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100 phone numbers, e-commerce and UPI platforms: how Delhi Police tracked gang which cheated woman of Rs 11 lakh through Telegram ‘paid task scam'

July 14, 2025 10:19 am

The Delhi Police tracked the phone numbers used to send the links to the victim through Telegram. The Call Detail Record details of these phone numbers showed that they contacted more than 100 numbers.

Telegram founder with 106 kids talks will, future of platform & freedom

Telegram co-founder reveals his 106 kids won’t see a dime of his $17 billion for next 30 years: ‘Biological or sperm-donated, I don’t differentiate’

June 20, 2025 9:00 am

Telegram’s Pavel Durov, arrested in France, reveals he has 106 children and plans to divide his $17 billion fortune among them.

The data annotation team, xAI's largest, teaches Grok to understand the world by contextualizing and categorizing raw data. (Express Photo)

Telegram, Musk-owned xAI partner to distribute Grok to messaging app's users

May 29, 2025 9:51 am

Under the one-year deal, xAI will also give Telegram half of any subscription sales made through the messaging app, Telegram founder Pavel Durov said in a post on X earlier on Wednesday, adding that the $300 million will be paid in cash and stock.

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Telegram founder says he rejected a Western request to 'silence' conservative voices in Romania

May 18, 2025 9:41 pm

The vote takes place nearly six months after the initial ballot was cancelled because of alleged Russian interference denied by Moscow in favour of far-right frontrunner Calin Georgescu, who was banned from standing again.

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Scammer dupes Armyman of Rs 1.8 lakh; Delhi Police nab him -- plan to auction his house to get back the money

April 13, 2025 7:00 pm

Police now plan to move court to auction house of key accused to return money to several victims

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Australia fines Telegram for delay in answering child abuse, terror questions

February 24, 2025 8:41 am

Australia's eSafety Commission has fined Telegram approximately A$1 million ($640,000) for its delayed response to inquiries regarding measures to combat child abuse and extremist content.

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In ‘like & share’ cyber fraud, Delhi man arrested from Haryana's Sirsa

February 16, 2025 4:22 am

The complainant was offered a part-time job involving liking and sharing online channels, with promises of commission and high returns, said police

No matter the platform, user discretion is crucial. Stay vigilant against messages from unknown senders to protect yourself from potential scams. (Image Source: Freepik)

The dark side of instant messaging apps: How to identify and avoid cyber traps

May 02, 2025 6:23 pm

The Safe Side returns with its 13th edition, tackling rising cybercrimes on instant messaging apps. Learn to spot scams, stay safe, and respond if targeted.

Telegram is one of the most popular instant messaging apps worldwide.

New Telegram update brings collectible gifts, message search filters and more

January 04, 2025 10:23 am

Telegram's first update of the year brings several new features like message search filters, built in QR code scanner and more. Here's a quick look at what's new.

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