Telegram adds third-party verification to combat scams

Telegram is trying to throw out scams with a new feature that allows official third-party services to assign verification icons to users and chats, the messaging service. announced Wednesday.

This is separate from the verification process that Telegram has for public figures and organizations. Instead of displaying a blue checkmark, accounts and chats verified by third-party services will have a unique icon appear to the left of their name. If you click on the profile of a third-party verified chat or account, you can see which service has verified and why.

Telegram only says services with an official bot verified by Telegram can request to become a third-party verifier, helping to “prevent scams and reduce misinformation”. X has a similar function which allows verified organizations to assign affiliation badges to connected accounts.

Along with this update, Telegram has also implemented new search filters that should make it easier to find certain chats, the ability to scan QR codes using Telegram’s in-app camera on iOS and Android, as well as a way to transform digital gifts. NFT.