Impersonation reporting · Telegram

Report a Fake Telegram Account Impersonating You

A separate account, bot, or channel is using your name, photo, or @username to fool the people who trust you. That alone is impersonation, not a takeover, but check your own account anyway. Here is how to report the fake through Telegram’s own channels, gather the right evidence, and warn the contacts being targeted.

See the report steps Impersonation vs. a hacked account

Official channels only

Every step routes through Telegram's own apps, the Report button, and its abuse email.

Owner-only

We help you report impersonation of you — never touch anyone else's account.

No access, nothing to retain

We never log into Telegram for you, so there are no credentials to store.

Evidence, not volume

Telegram weighs proof of impersonation, not the number of reports filed.

Reporting is free

The in-app Report flow and abuse email cost nothing — beware anyone charging to 'delete' an account.

Verify every path yourself: the Report button lives on the profile's ⋮ menu, and Telegram's abuse address is [email protected] — no third party is needed.

Report the fake, step by step

1
Confirm the fake is a separate account, then check your own
Make sure the fake has a different @username or link from yours. Then, on your real account, open Settings › Devices and end anything you don’t recognise; turn on Two-Step Verification if it’s off.
⏱ 2–5 minutes · The fake is a different account, and your own sessions list only devices you know. That doesn’t prove nobody was ever in; it means nobody you can see is in now.
2
Capture evidence before it disappears
Screenshot the fake profile, its @username, its t.me link, the impersonating messages, and any requests for money or login codes sent to your contacts.
⏱ 10–20 minutes · Dated screenshots plus the exact t.me/… link, ready to attach.
3
Report the fake profile from inside Telegram
Open the fake profile → ⋮ menu (or tap the name) → Report → Fake Account / Impersonation → pick the reason and add a short comment.
⏱ 3–5 minutes · Telegram confirms the report was sent.
4
For a fake channel, group, or bot
Open it, tap the title, then Report › Fake Account or Scam. You can also contact Telegram’s official @NoToScam account about impersonation, for a fake profile as well as a channel or bot.
⏱ 3–5 minutes · In-app report accepted; the scam example is forwarded.
5
Escalate by email if it's ongoing or a brand
Email [email protected] with the t.me link, screenshots, and proof the identity is yours (matching real profile, official site, trademark).
⏱ 15–30 minutes to send · A reply isn’t guaranteed; the report is reviewed in Telegram’s own time.
6
Warn your contacts and audience
Post from your real account or channel that a fake exists, share your genuine @username, and remind people you never ask for codes or money.
⏱ 10–15 minutes · Your audience can tell the real you from the impostor.
7
Respond to any follow-up and re-report if needed
Telegram may reply asking for more detail; answer from the same account or email — and re-report if the fake returns under a new @username.
⏱ No published response time · The fake may be limited or removed, Telegram may ask for more, or nothing visible may happen. Re-report if it keeps going.

There is no time limit on reporting impersonation — you can report a fake account whenever you find it, and re-report if it reappears under a new @username. Review times vary and Telegram never guarantees a specific outcome or removal date.

Fake 'takedown' services vs. how impersonation reporting actually works

⚑ "Send us the link and we'll instantly delete any Telegram account."

Only Telegram's moderators can remove an account, and only after reviewing genuine abuse. No third party can delete accounts on demand — anyone promising it is selling a scam.

⚑ "Give us the impostor's login code or phone and we'll hijack the fake to shut it down."

That is account takeover — illegal and impossible without their login code. We never access anyone's account, and asking for a login code IS the exact phishing method we warn you about.

⚑ "Pay us and we'll mass-report the account with 500 bots to force a ban."

Coordinated mass-reporting is abuse of Telegram's system, not a valid report; it can get YOUR account flagged, and Telegram weighs evidence, not report volume.

⚑ "We have an insider or backdoor at Telegram for guaranteed removals."

There is no backdoor and no paid fast-lane. Telegram’s channels are the in-app Report button, @NoToScam and [email protected], all free to everyone.

⚑ "We'll uncover the impostor's real name and address for you."

Deanonymizing another user is not something we — or any legitimate service — do. Report the account and let Telegram, and the police if a crime occurred, handle identity.

✓ You report the fake yourself through Telegram's in-app Report → Fake Account flow — free and evidence-based.

✓ Telegram's moderators decide the outcome after reviewing your evidence; the timing and result are theirs, not ours to promise.

✓ You stay in control: we guide you to official channels and never touch your account or anyone else's.

✓ Warning your own contacts and audience is often the fastest protection while Telegram reviews the report.

✓ If money was lost to the impostor, you also file with your bank and local police — reporting the account is one lane, not the whole remedy.

This page helps you report impersonation of YOU or YOUR OWN brand through Telegram's official channels. It is not a takedown service for accounts you dislike, and we never access the impostor's account.

Allowed

Reporting a fake account, bot, or channel that uses your own name, photo, or @username.
Reporting a page impersonating a brand, business, or organization you legitimately represent.
Gathering dated evidence of the impersonation for Telegram and, if needed, the police.
Warning your own contacts, subscribers, or customers that a fake exists.
Appealing to Telegram support with proof the impersonated identity is genuinely yours.

With consent

Reporting impersonation of a company or client on their behalf — obtain written authorization from the rights holder first.
Reporting for another person being impersonated — act with their knowledge and cooperation, using their evidence.
Submitting a trademark or brand claim — you must actually hold or represent the mark.

Forbidden

Mass-reporting, brigading, or bot-reporting to silence a real account you simply disagree with.
Accessing, hijacking, or 'taking over' the impostor's account by any means.
Requesting, intercepting, or using anyone's login code, SMS, or 2FA to gain access.
Reporting a legitimate account, critic, or competitor as 'fake' when it is not impersonating you.
Trying to deanonymize or dox the person behind the fake account yourself.

Warn your contacts, keep the evidence

While Telegram reviews the report, the fastest protection is a clear warning from the real you. Adapt this one, and capture the evidence before the fake changes its name.

Alex Morgan@alexmorgan · your real account

Heads up: someone has made a fake Telegram account using my name and photo (@alexmorgan_support).

My only account is @alexmorgan. I will never ask you for money, a login code or a password.

If that account messages you, please don’t reply, and use Report › Fake account on its profile.

Capture before it disappears

The fake profile: name, photo and @username, with the date
Its t.me link, copied exactly
Messages it sent to your contacts, especially requests for money or codes
Your own real profile or site, to show the identity is yours

Post the warning from your real account or channel, not by replying to the fake. Never contact the impostor to ‘negotiate’.

FAQ

How do I report a fake Telegram account impersonating me?

Open the fake profile, tap the ⋮ menu (or the profile name), choose Report, then select Fake Account / Impersonation, pick the reason, and add a short comment saying it is posing as you. For a fake channel or group, open it, tap the title, choose Report, then Fake Account / Scam. Note the exact t.me link and attach dated screenshots. Telegram's moderators review the evidence and decide.

Can you get the fake account deleted for me, or take it down instantly?

No. Only Telegram's moderation team can remove an account, and only after reviewing genuine abuse — there is no instant takedown, no backdoor, and no paid fast-lane. We are owner-only: we help you file an evidence-based report of impersonation of yourself through official channels, and we never access the impostor's account, request anyone's login code, or run mass-reports. Anyone promising guaranteed deletion is running a scam.

How is impersonation different from my account being hacked?

Impersonation is a SEPARATE fake account using your name, photo, or @username. A hack is someone logged into YOUR account. The two can happen together, so check both: confirm the fake has its own @username, then open Settings › Devices on your real account. A session you don’t recognise is a takeover: end it from a device signed in for more than 24 hours, and turn on Two-Step Verification. A clean list means nobody you can see is in now.

What evidence should I gather before reporting?

Screenshot the fake profile, its @username and t.me link, the impersonating messages, any requests for money or login codes sent to your contacts, and the dates. If it's a brand, keep proof you own or represent the identity — trademark, official site, or your matching real account. Evidence is what Telegram weighs, not how many people report.

Should I warn my contacts, and what should I say?

Yes — it's often the fastest protection while Telegram reviews. Post from your real account or channel that a fake exists, share your genuine @username, and remind people you will never ask for a login code, a one-time SMS code, or money. Impostors rely on your name being trusted; a clear notice removes that leverage.

The impostor is asking my friends for their Telegram login codes — what now?

Tell everyone plainly: never send a Telegram login code to anyone, including someone posing as you; that code is the exact method used to hijack accounts. Report the fake account, have any friend who shared a code open Settings › Devices on a device signed in for more than 24 hours, end unknown sessions and turn on Two-Step Verification at once, and report the scam messages with the in-app Report button.

Topic

Channels, usernames & impersonation

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Report the fake, protect the real you

Impersonation thrives on your contacts trusting your name. Report the fake account through Telegram's official flow, gather your evidence, and warn the people it's aimed at — all owner-only, all through Telegram's own channels. We never access the impostor's account or promise a takedown; we help you do the report right.

See the report steps