Telegram App - do I need to be suspicious?

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Hi all,

NC for this post as I’ve discussed it IRL but long time Mumsnetter.

I was peering over DH’s shoulder earlier and noticed he has the Telegram App. What is it and what is it used for? We use text/messenger/whatsapp etc. so why do you think he has this app? I am instantly suspicious and I’m not even sure why? Can someone reassure me that this is completely innocent and stop my mind going crazy right now?

TIA x

Is he a masters swimmer? It's the British Champs starting Friday and we need to download the app to see out heat and lane. Dunno what else it's used for, cos I install it, then delete it in 5 days time.

It's probably nothing but just ask him?

I use it to chat to a friend in the states. The main difference I think between it and the likes of WhatsApp/iMessage is that you don't need the other person's phone number, just their telegram name.

Ive used it to join a social media group were we didnt want strangers knowing our numbers. Could be innocent could not be. Ask or snoop

Can’t say for your DH of course but I use it as I’m part of certain groups/broadcast channels, the main ones being about bargain hunting 😆
They often post Amazon miss prices and voucher codes.

DH also tells me that Telegram is where DBro gets support for his dodgy Firestick - channel listings for football etc. something to do with the encryption levels and not needing to swap numbers.

The only people I know who use it are conspiracy theorists not wanting to share their phone number, and those setting up hook ups.

Also drug dealers and terrorists, I've heard...

It's a secure jessengung service. If he dabbles in crypto its very popular.
My friends use it instead of WhatsApp.

Haha! It’s just a messenger app, I use it with some friends, I’m not a drug dealer, conspiracy theorist, or a terrorist 😂

Fire stick here too!

My partner uses it for betting / horse racing tips. Sigh…

Is there any reason for you to be suspicious? If yes, if I were you I would probably go down his phone (albeit would make me feel uneasy doing this, so probably isn’t right). If you ask him and he is up to something he will delete any evidence before you can check

Thanks everyone 🙏
So he definitely isn’t a swimmer lol. Dodgy fire stick is the answer I think. I think I’ll just casually ask how he communicates with dodgy fire stick man and go from there. I would imagine they don’t like sharing their phone numbers being dodgy and all that. No other reason to be suspicious, just thought it was odd.