Telegram introduces third-party verification to combat scams on the platform

Telegram, a global messaging platform, has unveiled a third-party verification system to enhance security and transparency. But now, the company has a new verification system that allows public figures and organisations to obtain verified badges, enabling users to quickly identify legitimate sources of information. In order to enhance transparency, Telegram now supports official third-party services that can assign additional verification icons to user accounts and chats. The update follows recent challenges for Telegram, including the arrest of CEO Pavel Durov by French authorities over allegations of enabling illegal activity on the platform.