In the Telegram (TG) ecosystem, groups and channels are core scenarios for enterprises to conduct global marketing and user operations. However, beginners often lack TG detection capabilities, leading them to mistakenly join risky groups or promote non-compliant channels—resulting in account bans and damaged brand image. TG detection is precisely the key to avoiding such risks: professional TG detection helps beginners identify non-compliant content, malicious accounts, and risk control hidden dangers in groups/channels in advance; relying on the TG detection function of ITG Global Screening, beginners can even leverage multi-dimensional data analysis and automated risk labeling to shift from "passively falling into traps" to "proactively avoiding risks." From a beginner’s perspective, this article will explain in detail how to use TG detection to identify potential risks in groups and channels, and provide actionable entry-level guidelines for beginners by combining practical methods from ITG Global Screening.
Many TG beginners believe that "as long as you don’t send non-compliant content, you’re safe," but they overlook the potential risks of the groups and channels themselves. If you join a group with non-compliant content or follow a channel marked as "high-risk," you may still be subject to associated risk control even if your own operations are compliant. The following 3 types of risks are the most common pitfalls for beginners and must be avoided in advance through TG detection:
Some TG groups/channels appear to be "industry exchanges" or "resource sharing" platforms, but actually contain non-compliant content such as politically sensitive information, violent/sexual content, and infringing pirated materials. If beginners join or forward content from these groups/channels without conducting TG detection, they will be deemed by the TG platform as "participating in the spread of non-compliant content"—resulting in minor penalties like restricted account functions or severe consequences such as permanent bans.
Typical Case: A beginner in cross-border e-commerce mistakenly joined a "foreign trade resource group" that contained infringing product drawings. Since the beginner did not perform TG detection, their account was banned for 7 days after posting in the group, disrupting their normal marketing plans.
In many TG groups/channels, over 50% of members are batch-registered zombie accounts (no real interactions, uniform avatars and nicknames) or drainage accounts (frequently sending external links and advertisements). If beginners promote products in such groups without TG detection, they will not only fail to reach real users but may also trigger risk control for "sending messages to malicious accounts."
Data Reference: Through TG detection by ITG Global Screening, it was found that in "general industry exchange groups" often joined by beginners, zombie accounts account for an average of 35%, drainage accounts account for 20%, and real valid users make up less than 45%.
Some TG groups/channels have been secretly marked as "high-risk" by the TG platform due to historical non-compliance (e.g., multiple reports, spreading sensitive content). If beginners join or follow such groups/channels without TG detection, the platform will classify them as "high-risk users" by association. This leads to over a 50% drop in the reach rate of messages sent from their accounts and may even restrict their ability to add friends.
For beginners, complex TG detection tools have a high threshold. However, the TG detection function of ITG Global Screening focuses on "lightweight and easy operation." No professional technology is required—beginners can quickly identify potential risks in groups and channels through 3 core modules. The specific functions are as follows:
Beginners only need to enter the link or ID of the TG group/channel, and ITG Global Screening will automatically capture group messages and channel posts from the past 30 days to detect non-compliant content:
- Detection Dimensions: Politically sensitive words, violent/sexual keywords, infringement marks (e.g., "counterfeit," "pirated"), non-compliant external links (e.g., phishing websites, illegal platform links).
- Result Presentation: Generates a "compliance score" (0-100 points, with scores above 80 indicating safety) and marks the specific location of non-compliant content (e.g., "May 10, 2025, 15:30, Group Member A sent a message containing an infringing link").
- Beginner Operation: In the "TG Detection" module of the ITG backend, paste the group link, click "Content Detection," and results will be available in 1-2 minutes—no need to manually check historical messages.
A beginner used this function to detect a "cross-border resource group" and found multiple promotional messages for "counterfeit luxury goods" in the group, with a compliance score of only 45. They decisively chose not to join, avoiding the risk of account association.
For the member quality of TG groups, the TG detection function of ITG Global Screening can quickly distinguish between "real users" and "malicious accounts." The core detection indicators include:
- Zombie Account Identification: Whether the avatar is the default image, whether the nickname contains random characters (e.g., "user123456"), whether there are message records in the past 30 days, and account registration duration (new accounts registered for less than 15 days require caution).
- Drainage Account Identification: Whether the account frequently sends external links, whether it repeatedly posts the same advertising content, and whether it has been marked as a "spam account" by multiple groups.
- Result Presentation: Generates a "member quality report" showing the proportion of real users, zombie accounts, and drainage accounts. For example, "This group has 500 members, including 220 real users (44%), 180 zombie accounts (36%), and 100 drainage accounts (20%)."
A beginner used this function to detect a "foreign trade exchange group" and found that real users accounted for only 30%. They promptly left the group and switched to a high-quality group, increasing the reach rate of subsequent promotions by 60%.
By connecting to desensitized risk control data from the TG platform, ITG Global Screening can detect whether groups/channels have associated risk control risks:
- Detection Dimensions: Number of historical reports (more than 5 requires caution), whether the group/channel is restricted from search (cannot be found via keywords), and whether it is associated with banned accounts (group administrators or core members have ban records).
- Result Presentation: Marks a "risk level" (low/medium/high) and explains the reason for the risk. For example, "This channel has 8 historical reports, with a 'medium' risk level, which may affect the reach rate of associated accounts."
- Beginner Recommendation: Directly avoid groups/channels with a "high" risk level; join those with a "medium" risk level with caution and avoid frequent posting or promotion in the group.
Combined with the TG detection function of ITG Global Screening, beginners can quickly complete risk identification for TG groups and channels in the following 5 steps, taking only 5-10 minutes in total:
First, locate the TG group/channel to be detected and obtain its unique identifier:
- Group/Channel Link: Open the group/channel in TG, click the "..." in the upper right corner, select "Share," and copy the "TG link" (e.g., "https://t.me/xxxgroup").
- ID Acquisition: If the link cannot be obtained, find the "username" (e.g., "xxxchannel") on the "Info" page of the group/channel—this serves as the ID.
Open the ITG Global Screening official website or client and log in to your account (beginners can apply for a free trial account);
Find "TG Detection" in the left menu bar and select "Group Detection" or "Channel Detection" (based on the type of target).
- Paste the Identifier: Paste the link or ID obtained in Step 1 into the detection input box and click "Start Detection."
- Select Detection Dimensions: Beginners are advised to check all dimensions—"Content Compliance Detection," "Member Quality Detection," and "Associated Risk Detection"—to ensure no omissions.
- Wait for Results: No manual intervention is required during detection. Group detection takes approximately 2 minutes, and channel detection takes about 1 minute (depending on the amount of content).
ITG Global Screening generates a visual "TG Detection Report." Beginners should focus on 3 core indicators:
- Compliance Score: Scores above 80 mean the group/channel is safe to join; scores between 60-80 require caution; scores below 60 are not recommended.
- Proportion of Real Users: Groups/channels with over 50% real users are high-quality; those with 30-50% real users require screening before participation; those with less than 30% real users are not recommended.
- Risk Level: Only "low-risk" groups/channels can be safely associated with your account; "medium/high-risk" ones must be avoided.
- Safe Scenario (Compliance Score ≥ 80, Real User Proportion ≥ 50%, Low Risk): Join the group/follow the channel normally and conduct compliant operations.
- Cautious Scenario (Compliance Score 60-79, Real User Proportion 30-49%, Low Risk): After joining, avoid sending promotional content. Observe for 1-2 weeks first to confirm no hidden risks before operating.
- Risky Scenario (Compliance Score < 60, Real User Proportion < 30%, Medium/High Risk): Avoid the group/channel entirely. If already joined, exit immediately to prevent account association.
A beginner used this process to detect a "cross-border e-commerce exchange group," which had a compliance score of 85, a real user proportion of 62%, and a low risk level. After joining, they accurately reached over 200 real buyers and completed 5 transactions later.
Many beginners fail to identify risks effectively due to cognitive biases when conducting TG detection. The following 4 misunderstandings require special attention:
Truth: The content and member quality of TG groups/channels change dynamically. For example, a previously compliant group may later have malicious accounts join and send non-compliant content. Beginners are advised to re-conduct TG detection on frequently used groups/channels every 2 weeks using ITG Global Screening to ensure real-time risk control.
Truth: Many beginners believe that "a 5,000-member super group is a high-quality group," but they ignore member quality. Through TG detection by ITG Global Screening, it was found that some 5,000-member groups have a real user proportion of only 20%, which is less valuable than small groups with 500 members and an 80% real user proportion. Beginners should prioritize the "proportion of real users" over the total number of members.
Truth: Some groups have high-quality members but hide non-compliant content (e.g., sending sensitive information via private messages). Focusing only on member quality will miss such risks. Beginners must conduct full-dimensional detection—especially "content compliance detection," which is key to avoiding account bans.
Truth: Free TG detection tools can only identify surface non-compliant words and cannot detect hidden risks (e.g., associated banned accounts, historical report records). In contrast, the TG detection function of ITG Global Screening can connect to desensitized data from the TG platform to identify in-depth risks. Beginners can use free functions initially, but for long-term operations, professional tools are recommended to avoid major losses for minor gains.
For TG beginners, avoiding risks in the complex ecosystem is more important than rapid promotion—and TG detection is precisely the "safety shield" that protects account security and improves operational efficiency. With the TG detection function of ITG Global Screening, beginners can quickly identify potential risks in groups and channels without professional technology, shifting from "blindly joining" to "selecting precisely."
Remember: The core of TG operations is "long-term stability." Instead of wasting time in risky groups, use TG detection to screen for high-quality scenarios and ensure every operation is safe and effective. For beginners, the first step in getting started with TG detection is to choose an easy-to-use, full-featured tool like ITG Global Screening to lay a safe foundation for subsequent TG operations.
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