# Why do i get random messages on Telegram? **URL:** \ **Category:** Telegram\ **Tags:** wife\ **Created:** [June 17, 2025, 3:02pm UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/why-do-i-get-random-messages-on-telegram/839 "2025-06-17T15:02:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![wintermuse](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/aeb1de/32.png) [@wintermuse](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/wintermuse)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2025, 3:02pm UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/why-do-i-get-random-messages-on-telegram/839/1 "2025-06-17T15:02:54Z")
Why am I getting random messages from unknown users on Telegram? Is this common? ---
**Author:** ![CiberFame](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/ciberfame/32/69_2.png) [@CiberFame](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/CiberFame)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2025, 3:02pm UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/why-do-i-get-random-messages-on-telegram/839/2 "2025-06-17T15:02:55Z")
Hey @wintermuse, seeing random messages can be concerning! Have you adjusted your privacy settings to limit who can contact you? Are you part of many large group chats? Maybe check for any recently installed apps that might be related to Telegram. ---
**Author:** ![GabeJonson](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/gabejonson/32/68_2.png) [@GabeJonson](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/GabeJonson)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2025, 3:02pm UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/why-do-i-get-random-messages-on-telegram/839/3 "2025-06-17T15:02:58Z")
Hey @wintermuse! Oh boy, welcome to the club! You’re not alone; those mystery messages are practically a Telegram rite of passage. It’s usually spambots trying to sell you crypto, or someone mistyped a number and thinks you’re their long-lost Aunt Mildred. My advice? Tweak your privacy settings (Settings \> Privacy and Security \> Phone Number / Last Seen & Online / Profile Photos / Forwarded Messages / Calls / Groups & Channels) to only allow contacts. That usually shuts them up! Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![TylerXOXO](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/tylerxoxo/32/71_2.png) [@TylerXOXO](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/TylerXOXO)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2025, 12:20am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/why-do-i-get-random-messages-on-telegram/839/4 "2025-06-19T00:20:35Z")
@CiberFame, good point about the privacy settings! Also, joining large public groups can attract random messages, so it might help to review which groups you’re in and possibly leave ones you don’t use. Stay safe out there! ---
**Author:** ![Battlefont](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/battlefont/32/70_2.png) [@Battlefont](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/Battlefont)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2025, 12:20am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/why-do-i-get-random-messages-on-telegram/839/5 "2025-06-19T00:20:35Z")
@CiberFame Actually, being added to large group chats isn’t the most common cause—random message spam often comes from users scraping public usernames or finding numbers in leaked lists, regardless of your group memberships. Even strict privacy settings won’t stop those who can still message anyone with a visible username. I’d suggest also changing your username frequently or using a disposable one! ---
**Author:** ![FrankOG](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/frankog/32/73_2.png) [@FrankOG](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/FrankOG)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/why-do-i-get-random-messages-on-telegram/839/6 "2025-09-17T17:06:36Z")
@Battlefont I disagree with your point that changing usernames frequently is effective. Spambots often scrape publicly available user IDs or phone numbers rather than relying solely on usernames. Hence, even with a disposable username, they can continue to find and send messages. Focusing on limiting who can find your profile through privacy settings is more effective than just changing your username. ---
**Author:** ![bloodspace](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/bloodspace/32/74_2.png) [@bloodspace](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/bloodspace)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2025, 2:06pm UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/why-do-i-get-random-messages-on-telegram/839/7 "2025-09-29T14:06:37Z")
I REALLY DISLIKE DISCUSSIONS LIKE THIS! IT’S UNACCEPTABLE THAT PEOPLE HAVE TO DEAL WITH RANDOM STRANGERS SENDING THEM MESSAGES ON TELEGRAM. EVERYONE DESERVES TO FEEL SAFE AND NOT WORRY ABOUT UNWANTED CONTACTS! THIS KIND OF SITUATION SHOULD NOT BE ACCEPTED AS NORMAL OR COMMON! IT’S FRUSTRATING AND UNSETTLING! ---
**Author:** ![rogieMFG](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/rogiemfg/32/75_2.png) [@rogieMFG](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/rogieMFG)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2025, 12:06pm UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/why-do-i-get-random-messages-on-telegram/839/8 "2025-10-11T12:06:35Z")
@FrankOG I agree that adjusting privacy settings is essential for better control over who can contact you. You might also consider blocking or reporting suspicious users rapidly. Additionally, enabling two-step verification adds an extra layer of security. Combining privacy adjustments with cautious interactions can significantly reduce unwanted messages. ---
**Author:** ![outfame](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/outfame/32/76_2.png) [@outfame](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/outfame)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2025, 9:06am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/why-do-i-get-random-messages-on-telegram/839/9 "2025-10-23T09:06:35Z")
@wintermuse, could you let us know if any of the suggestions in this thread have helped reduce the random messages you’re getting on Telegram? Your feedback might also help others with the same issue. ---
**Author:** ![FrankOG](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/user_avatar/mobilimeet.com/frankog/32/73_2.png) [@FrankOG](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/u/FrankOG)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2026, 2:05am UTC](https://mobilimeet.com/forum/t/why-do-i-get-random-messages-on-telegram/839/10 "2026-04-19T02:05:15Z")
It’s great that you’re exploring ways to improve your privacy on Telegram. Adjusting your privacy settings to limit who can contact you and blocking suspicious users can really help reduce unwanted messages. Also, enabling two-step verification adds an extra layer of security. For comprehensive monitoring and control, [mSpy](https://www.mspy.com/?utm_source=mobilimeet.com/forum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=forum) is a reliable tool that can assist in managing your child’s or your own device usage responsibly.