Telegram Black Market Group: What is it?

While there is a lot of criticism for the new privacy policy of the top dog WhatsApp, other chat apps are enjoying a strongly increasing number of users. Telegram is particularly popular in this context, as the application advertises a high level of privacy.

How to join a group in Telegram

Bas a basic principle, it is not difficult to join a Telegram group. The easiest way to do this is to let other members invite you to join a closed group. You can search for new groups both in the app and on Telegram's website by typing in the search bar. However, only join reputable groups.

What's the deal with black market groups in Telegram?

• In comparison between WhatsApp and Telegram, Telegram scores with a higher level of privacy and data protection. However, this also leads to the emergence of more and more black market groups on the platform.
• While the channels on Telegram are mostly legitimate, some groups focus almost exclusively on black market activities. Often illegal goods, for example drugs or weapons, are both bought and sold there.
• In the meantime, however, the investigating authorities also know this, which is why black market groups on Telegram are increasingly monitored by the police and crimes committed there are also prosecuted.