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Quote from: Rikafip on October 25, 2024, 08:58:33 AM

Most logical answer is that one of the devices got compromised

My phone and laptop have not been compromised, but someone could log in to my account after sending several OTP codes though I have not shared any. But for clicking any link it might happen as Telegram didn't require any password.

Quote from: dkbit98 on October 25, 2024, 02:37:07 PM

That should be good enough for now, but I don't really trust telegram for anything important (SimpleX chat is a good alternative to consider)

I am also the same of your opinion and it is from when I came to know from any side messages can be deleted.

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Quote from: shasan on October 24, 2024, 09:50:54 PM

Then I logged out of other devices' settings and changed my phone number. Also, added a password as well as a two-factor authentication.

That should be good enough for now, but I don't really trust telegram for anything important (SimpleX chat is a good alternative to consider).
You can also go through settings and disable many options in Privacy and Security section, that should reduce chances of getting scammed.

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Quote from: Rikafip on October 25, 2024, 08:58:33 AM

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I would say that because of his lending service he was probably targeted by these scammers, as they don't have to gain so much by hacking some random account compared to the one that someone is doing business with.
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Yes, that would probably make him a target.

Should probably make a post on every topic that you are having about funds that you TG account was hacked. Even if you have it back you don't know what other data they might have gotten.

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Quote from: logfiles on October 24, 2024, 06:18:16 PM

Sorry about that. I am just wondering how your account got compromised?

Most logical answer is that one of the devices got compromised, but yeah it would be good to hear if he managed to figure out how he got hacked in the first place.

Quote from: logfiles on October 24, 2024, 06:18:16 PM

It's very important you regain control of your account as soon as possible because the hacker may actually know about your lending service via PMs and start targetting your unsuspecting clients.

I would say that because of his lending service he was probably targeted by these scammers, as they don't have to gain so much by hacking some random account compared to the one that someone is doing business with.

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And finally, I received a message like this

Then I logged out of other devices' settings and changed my phone number. Also, added a password as well as a two-factor authentication.

Quote from: logfiles on October 24, 2024, 06:18:16 PM

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It is not me just pretending me someone to scam. That's why everyone should cross-check the username and no financial transaction should made over the discussion on telegram.

Quote from: Saint-loup on October 24, 2024, 04:58:41 PM

It's sad bro, but you should update urgently your profile, especially the Personal Text below your avatar because you're still explicitly asking people to contact you through your Telegram account "t.me/shasan32".

Changed the title to "Fast contact but no transaction".[/list]

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Just to make 1 thing clear, his account is/was compromised but he still has/had access to it since I spoke to him on telegram 9 hours ago, and it was him. Cool

He did the usual things, ending all active sessions on all devises through the software and then tried to reset the password, but somehow this seems a hassle and not really easy to find.
I also advised him to use a 2 step verification and I think he did that already as well.

Hopefully it's all good now!

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Sorry about that. I am just wondering how your account got compromised?

Can't you recover it using your telephone number and erase all other logged in devices?

It's very important you regain control of your account as soon as possible because the hacker may actually know about your lending service via PMs and start targetting your unsuspecting clients.

A quick search shows there are two public profiles. I am not sure if all belong to you

https://t.me/shasan32 last active 30 minutes ago
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Quote from: shasan on October 24, 2024, 08:45:26 AM

I think my telegram account has been hacked. Though I do not tell to send dollar to any wallet yet scammer may ask to send. Please no one send any payment on telegram. If anyone make any transaction via telegram I will not take liability for that.

You should also write this in your lending thread, and even mark it in red as an important message. I think that it is more important to publish there than here so that your customers are informed.

Quote from: albon on October 24, 2024, 01:37:43 PM

As @dkbit98 said, if you haven't enabled Two-Step Verification, do so now. Just go to >Settings, then > Privacy & Security, and you will find this option. In addition to 2FA and Active sessions, you can click on Connected Websites and disconnect any websites linked to your account.

Here he can only create a password, but if his Telegram is hacked, the device he uses is probably also compromised, which means that activating the password now will not be a guarantee that he has protected the account

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Quote from: shasan on October 24, 2024, 08:45:26 AM

I think my telegram account has been hacked. Though I do not tell to send dollar to any wallet yet scammer may ask to send. Please no one send any payment on telegram. If anyone make any transaction via telegram I will not take liability for that.

It's sad bro, but you should update urgently your profile, especially the Personal Text below your avatar because you're still explicitly asking people to contact you through your Telegram account "t.me/shasan32". Some people could be scammed by the hacker if they don't read this thread or could think your Bitcointalk account has been compromised too, or they could think you're trying to make a scam yourself. Not everybody checks this section before doing transactions unfortunately.
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Quote from: shasan on October 24, 2024, 08:45:26 AM

I think my telegram account has been hacked. Though I do not tell to send dollar to any wallet yet scammer may ask to send. Please no one send any payment on telegram. If anyone make any transaction via telegram I will not take liability for that.

It seems that your Telegram account was active an hour ago. Were you able to recover it?

As @dkbit98 said, if you haven't enabled Two-Step Verification, do so now. Just go to >Settings, then > Privacy & Security, and you will find this option. In addition to 2FA and Active sessions, you can click on Connected Websites and disconnect any websites linked to your account.

How was your Telegram account hacked? Did someone manage to access your email or phone number? Or did you link your account to a suspicious website?

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Quote from: shasan on October 24, 2024, 08:45:26 AM

I think my telegram account has been hacked. Though I do not tell to send dollar to any wallet yet scammer may ask to send. Please no one send any payment on telegram. If anyone make any transaction via telegram I will not take liability for that.

Was your telegram account username @shasan32 ?
It would be wise to remove it from your bitcointalk profile, at least until you recover it or change it to something else.
If you used this account on different device than yopu can log out all other devices and change password from there.
I would also suggest adding 2fa protection and one time local password after this.

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I think my telegram account has been hacked. Though I do not tell to send dollar to any wallet yet scammer may ask to send. Please no one send any payment on telegram. If anyone make any transaction via telegram I will not take liability for that.

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