Telegram rises to top spot in job scam activity

Telegram rises to top spot in job scam activity

Encrypted messaging platforms are becoming a primary channel for Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud, with Telegram representing a growing share of reported cases, according to the Revolut report. APP scam origination by % Social Media platform (Source: Revolut) The platform generates over 20% of authorised fraud origination, surpassing WhatsApp and posting growth of more than 30% in its share of scam cases compared to 2024. Meta-owned platforms remain the largest source of APP scams, accounting … More

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