How to Report Spam on Telegram on PC or Mac

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This wikiHow teaches you how to report a conversation as spam on Telegram, using Telegram's desktop app.

1

Click a conversation with the person you want to report.

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    This opens the contents of the conversation.
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2

Right-click the spam message.

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    This menu contains several options, including the option to report the user.
3

Select "Spam" as the reason.

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    This lets Telegram know why you're reporting the user.
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4

Click "Report" to file your report.

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    If Telegram finds that the message is spam, they will act accordingly. However, it may take several reports for Telegram to take the issue seriously.
    • Reporting a conversation does not guarantee Telegram will take action against this account or channel.

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