Delete Telegram Message!

[tranthidung]

I thank you because it is a very precious recommendation. However, I still thought of how about using Archive to store Telegram messages for later use if we think that those parts of chat is important.
Another issue, it is hard to prove that Telegram account is connected with forum user, so I think we should stick to official forum PMs for important deals.

Keep it to private messages in the forums.

[timerland]

The point is: don't do business on telegram.

Use telegram to contact folks, then carry your business out in some external platform. Use escrow or localbitcoins or something that maintains records.

Telegram isn't a trade app, it's a chat app.

A chat is supposed to lead you to a deal but not represent the deal itself. In real life do we just do deals based on chats or do we have contracts and actual papers? Why would online deals be any different?

The thing is that a lot of the times, this isn't applicable.

It's not always feasible to use an escrow in certain transactions, like giving out loans or whatnot, because the whole transaction is based on the receiver being able to access the funds now so that they can repay later.

Whilst it is questionable that this is allowed to happen at all on Telegram, I wouldn't say that it necessarily means that you need to avoid telegram for business dealings, especially when your contacts may already be established on that platform. Just make sure that you ask for a signed message, whether that be bitcoin/PGP/etc. and verify that signature before you agree to any deals, so that you can at least hold the counter party accountable.

[PrimeNumber7]

So, It's better to avoid Telegram or any other chat method really.

Telegram was not really designed as a method for conducting business, and when people try to use it for this, they will encounter poor results.

If you wish to trade with someone, and are communicating on Telegram, you can negotiate the terms and conditions on Telegram, and finalize the terms on a platform where communications cannot easily be deleted. A superior way to finalize the terms of a transaction is for both parties to sign a statement outlining the expectations and obligations of each party that can be saved and easily independently verified by a third party in case of a dispute.

[TalkStar]

Honestly if you provide screenshot from telegram as a scam accusation evidence then its pretty much simple that scammer can make arguments easily. Its because of telegrams chat history handling system. Scammers will make statement that all the conversation is fake or made by Photoshop where he/she got the option to delete entire conversation. Basically we have nothing to do so far with telegrams chat system. Maybe we can expect several changes on their upcoming updates.

Its pretty much safer to use our forums existing chat (PM) system. IMO you can use it properly to make any business deal or payment where at least you got the chance to store all previous history.

[shasan]

Bump