las.AIbetaHow to Stop Spam Bots on Telegram: 10 Unique Strategies to Keep Your Group Safe
If you manage a Telegram group, spam bots can be a huge headache, flooding your chat with scammy links, advertisements, or repetitive spam messages. Thankfully, you can take some clever and effective steps to stop spam bots from disrupting your group. Here’s a fresh look at how to tackle spam bots using a mix of Telegram’s features and creative management strategies.
1. Deploy a Telegram Anti-Spam Bot with CAPTCHA Challenges
Start with an anti-spam bot that adds CAPTCHA verification for new members. CAPTCHA-based anti-spam bots like Shieldy require new users to complete a task before they’re allowed to post. This can quickly filter out spam bots that aren’t capable of completing these verifications.
2. Enable Moderation Bots to Handle Suspicious Behavior
Anti-spam bots like KolasAiBot, Rose Bot and Combot do more than filter messages—they can detect suspicious patterns. Configure these bots to automatically delete messages that contain suspicious links or specific keywords, which are often common with spam bots.
3. Apply a “Silent Join” Period
Set up a silent join period for new members. During this period, new members can join and read messages but aren’t allowed to post. This prevents spam bots from joining and immediately sending messages and gives admins time to check new accounts before they start posting.
4. Limit Link Sharing to Trusted Members Only
To prevent spam bots from sharing phishing links, restrict link sharing to members who have been in the group for a certain period or who are verified by an admin. This probationary period will deter most spam bots, which typically attempt to send links as soon as they join.
5. Use Multi-Step Verification for New Users
Instead of a single CAPTCHA, use multi-step verifications where users must complete a sequence (e.g., solve a CAPTCHA and respond to a specific prompt or question). This technique deters advanced spam bots that might bypass basic CAPTCHAs but aren’t programmed to complete a multi-step process.
6. Establish a Reporting Protocol for Group Members
Encourage your members to report any suspicious messages by creating a simple reporting protocol. For example, set up a rule where users can send specific keywords to the group admin or bot, such as “report spam.” This alerts admins to potential spam quickly without requiring them to constantly monitor every message.
7. Set Up Regularly Rotating Moderators or Admins
Keeping active and attentive admins or moderators in the chat is key to managing spam effectively. However, rotating admins or adding new ones regularly can help refresh the moderation approach. New admins may bring fresh strategies for spotting and removing spam, and it distributes the workload evenly.
8. Add Scheduled Announcements to Remind Members of Spam Risks
Set up announcements that appear at intervals to remind users of common spam risks and encourage them not to click on suspicious links or respond to unsolicited messages. Bots like Combot offer scheduling features that can post periodic reminders automatically.
9. Create a Multi-Bot Defense Strategy
For larger groups, it’s helpful to use multiple anti-spam bots configured for specific purposes. For instance, one bot might handle initial verifications, while another might specialize in message filtering or enforcing probation periods. This way, you’ll have a layered defense where multiple bots work together to catch different types of spam.
10. Customize Group Entry Requirements with Invitation-Only Links
If your group is highly targeted by spam bots, consider creating invite-only links for new members, giving you direct control over who joins. Set up unique invitation links that expire after a certain number of uses or a specific time period. This makes it harder for spam bots to join randomly.
Final Thoughts
Spam bots are an inevitable part of large online communities, but with the right tactics, you can effectively reduce their impact. By combining Telegram’s anti-spam features with creative strategies like multi-step verification, rotating admins, and a robust reporting protocol, you can keep your group safe from spammers. Every group is different, so feel free to experiment and find the approach that works best for you.
Have you tried any of these strategies or found other solutions that work? Share your insights in the comments and help others create spam-free groups!