It’s either the hook for some scam (if they own that telegram handle) or some bait for distributed harassment (if that telegram handle is their victim’s).
Whether they’re trying to select gullible people or trying to have third parties harass someone on their behalf… the solution is the same: Report, block, move on.
Similarly, anything like “Call Veronica for a good time 555-555-5555” in sharpie in a bathroom stall is likely neither written by said person nor consensual.
It’s either the hook for some scam (if they own that telegram handle) or some bait for distributed harassment (if that telegram handle is their victim’s).
Whether they’re trying to select gullible people or trying to have third parties harass someone on their behalf… the solution is the same: Report, block, move on.
Similarly, anything like “Call Veronica for a good time 555-555-5555” in sharpie in a bathroom stall is likely neither written by said person nor consensual.
PS: This one’s already banned.
I’m probably showing my age, but that bathroom stall metaphor really clarified it for me.