Telegram fraud exposed: Inside the cybercrime economy fueling financial fraud

Telegram has become a thriving marketplace for modern fraud—powering everything from check fraud and account takeovers to large-scale payment card schemes.

In this session, we’ll take you inside this rapidly evolving ecosystem, drawing on global intelligence from Q6 Cyber to uncover how fraudsters are organizing, scaling, and monetizing stolen data across more than 21,000 fraud-focused channels.

You’ll learn how these networks operate, how tactics are changing, and—most importantly—what financial institutions should be watching right now. Walk away with practical insights to shift from reactive response to proactive fraud prevention.