Have you come across a Telegram channel violating the terms of service? But can you report a Telegram channel? Let’s find out.
Telegram has set up mechanisms to guard the platform. Users can report accounts or channels that violate Telegram’s terms of service. Go to the channel’s page, tap the three-dotted button on your right, and select “Report.” Choose a reason for reporting the Telegram channel and tap “Next.” Add any more details you wish to and tap “Send Report.”
The reporting feature helps keep Telegram safe. Let’s explore it further. We need to understand how and when we should report Telegram channels.
The Report Feature on Telegram
Telegram’s popularity has grown over the years. What started as a messaging platform has become more than a text-sharing app. Users can now send different file formats on the chat screen. Users can create, belong to, or access broadcasting channels.
It doesn’t end there; users can also use other impressive features on the platform. It offers more privacy compared to other instant messaging platforms.
Furthermore, it doesn’t store or collect users’ metadata. Hence, keeping users’ identity and privacy intact.
Yet, the growth exposes users to scammers, abusive people, and criminals. Malicious users are taking advantage of its popularity to harm other users.
That’s why Telegram created the “Report” button. It allows users to report any unusual activity on the platform.
How To Report a Telegram Channel
Any Telegram user can report a Telegram channel. But they have to do it if the Telegram channel violates Telegram’s terms of service. The process is straightforward.
- Launch your Telegram on your device.
- Go to the Telegram channel you wish to report. Use the search icon at the top of the launch screen if you cannot see it.
- Tap the three-dotted button on the right of the channel’s profile information.
- Click “Report.”
- Choose why you’re reporting the Telegram channel.
- Tap “Send Report.”
The support team will receive your report once you press the “Send Report” button.
Note: You can click the “Other” button if you cannot see your reason for reporting the channel. Tap “Other” to add further details explaining your reason, and click “Send Report.”
Why Report a Telegram Channel?
Every user must follow Telegram’s terms of service before signing up for a new account. So, all legitimate users have a responsibility. We need to maintain a safe Telegram community.
Report any channel if you notice any of the following issues.
Copycat Channel
Scams are common on Telegram. It is easy to create copycat Telegram channels or fake accounts. The copycat Telegram channels often look like the original channel.
They will have the same usernames and profile pictures. The copycat channels’ admins will have similar usernames as the original admins.
The channel will also have the same activity level as the original channel. The only difference is an admin trying to trick you into clicking a link. Thus, hit the “Report” button if you are part of a copycat Telegram channel.
A Channel Promoting Spammy Content
Telegram forbids the sharing of spam messages on the platform. So, report the channel if the admins seem to encourage it.
It’s against Telegram’s terms of service to share spam within the channel. You can report specific messages, member(s), or the Telegram channel.
The Channel Encourages Violence
Telegram prohibits the spreading of content that supports or promotes violence. Hit the “Report” button if you see a channel supporting or spreading violence. Such groups should not exist on Telegram.
Spreading or Supporting Child Abuse
Telegram has gone through a share of controversial issues on child abuse. Users find it easy to share forbidden content on the platform. End-to-end encryption eases sharing of such content.
Thus, report any person or channel facilitating the spread of child abuse content. We (Telegram users) need to keep the platform safe.
The Channel Tolerates Phonographic Content
Telegram allows end-to-end encryption. Thus, it’s easy for members to share adult content.
But users can prevent this from happening. Report any channel, group, or person encouraging or spreading adult content.
What Happens After Reporting a Telegram Channel?
Telegram may close the channel if it receives lots of reports. So, your reporting will not go in vain. Other users will notice and report the inappropriate content a Telegram channel perpetrates. The collective reporting will keep Telegram free of malicious people.
A Wrap
Telegram permits you to police the community. Reporting users, groups, or channels through the report feature will help guard the platform. Report Telegram channels that violate other members’ rights and privacy. Telegram channels should not create an unsafe environment for other users.
The reports will improve user experience. Constant scrutiny and reporting will keep Telegram safe for all users. Try to motivate other Telegram users to report inappropriate content, group, or channel. The more we report, the more we boost the chances of Telegram blocking them.
FAQs
No, they won’t. All reports are anonymous.
