Telegram founder Pavel Durov said the messenger will begin reporting IP addresses and phone numbers of users who violate laws to the police
This announcement has sharply reduced the income of cyber fraudsters.
After Durov announced his cooperation with the authorities, many scammers began to use Telegram less, writes RBC with reference to the company FACCT
In the four weeks since, their revenues have fallen by 22%.
For example, the income of 70% of fraudulent groups using the Mammoth scheme decreased from 58 million to 45 million rubles.
Durov said that Telegram can disclose user data if it receives a legal request from the police.
He noted that scammers used Telegram to sell illegal goods.
Now such content is no longer available in the messenger.
In addition, Durov explained that since 2018, Telegram has been transmitting IP addresses and phone numbers of criminals at the request of law enforcement agencies.
Durov made the statement after his arrest in France in August, where he was accused of insufficient moderation.
