{"id":8840,"date":"2025-11-10T14:33:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T09:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quickheal.co.in\/knowledge-centre\/?p=8840"},"modified":"2026-10-30T11:15:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T11:15:02","slug":"telegram-scam-in-india-and-how-to-stay-safe-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickheal.co.in\/knowledge-centre\/telegram-scam-in-india-and-how-to-stay-safe-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Telegram Scam in India 2026: How to Stay Safe Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8840\" class=\"elementor elementor-8840\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a20ab88 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a20ab88\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b091805 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b091805\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 17-10-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Messaging apps make life easy, but they also offer cover for criminals. In 2025, many Indians report cases of Telegram scam, often because fraudsters can create new accounts quickly and hide behind disposable numbers. This guide shows what you are likely to see on the app, the red flags to watch, and clear steps to protect your money and identity.<br \/><\/span><\/p><h2><b>What is Telegram scam?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A Telegram scam is a fraudulent scheme in which criminals use Telegram messages, groups, channels or bots to trick users into sharing sensitive information, transferring money or giving access to their accounts. Scammers often approach users through unsolicited messages, posing as recruiters, investment advisers or trusted organisations.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For example, a fake recruiter may message you on telegram offering paid tasks such as liking videos. After making a small initial payment to gain your trust, they ask for a \u201crefundable deposit\u201d to unlock higher-paying tasks, then disappear with your money.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Why Is Telegram Fraud a Concern in 2026?<\/b><\/h2><p><b>&#8211; Advanced deception: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cloned profiles, fake support bots and convincing login pages make fraudulent requests harder to recognise.<\/span><\/p><p><b>&#8211; Difficult to detect:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Messages from compromised accounts can appear trustworthy, allowing scams to go unnoticed until damage occurs.<\/span><\/p><p><b>&#8211; Stealthy data theft:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Malware disguised as useful files can secretly collect sensitive information after installation.<\/span><\/p><p><b>&#8211; Extensive damage: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Successful scams can expose personal data, compromise accounts, cause financial losses and enable identity misuse or blackmail.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><h2><b>The Most Common Telegram Scam List in 2026<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Below are patterns doing the rounds in India. Each looks ordinary at first glance.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>1. Fake channels and impersonation scams<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scammers copy the name, logo, and display picture of a well-known person or business, then invite you to join a \u201cprivate\u201d channel for offers or insider tips. The username is slightly different, or the channel was created only a few days ago.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Warning signs<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The handle has hidden characters or uncommon spellings.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Posts ask you to move to a separate site to \u201cverify\u201d or \u201cunlock\u201d content.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Admins refuse voice or video verification.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>How to stay safe<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Search the brand\u2019s official website and cross-check the Telegram link.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Review member history and post timeline. Genuine channels show a longer trail.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>2. Job and prepaid task scams<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fraudsters pitch easy part-time work, such as rating products or subscribing to channels. They pay a small amount first, then ask for a \u201crefundable deposit\u201d to unlock higher-paying tasks. Once you pay, the group disappears. Many victims later say, \u201cI got scammed on Telegram for a few thousand rupees.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p><b>Warning signs<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pressure to act quickly or miss out on a \u201cslot\u201d.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Payments through QR codes or unknown UPI IDs.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>How to stay safe<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do not pay to get a job.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If an offer sounds too good to be true, slow down and get a second view.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>3. Investment and crypto scams<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pump groups, fake trading bots, and \u201cguaranteed\u201d daily returns trap users. Screenshots show fabricated profits to build confidence. After larger deposits, withdrawals freeze, or a \u201ctax\u201d is demanded.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Warning signs<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fixed returns regardless of market movement.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No registered company name or address.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>How to stay safe<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Treat Telegram groups as marketing, not financial advice.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Never transfer money to wallets you cannot verify.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>4. Romance scams and extortion<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fraudsters build quick relationships using stolen photos, then ask for help, gifts, or private images. Some flip the chat into blackmail with screen recordings and threaten to leak content.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Warning signs<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sudden affection or promises in the first few days.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Requests to continue on a new account because the \u201cold one is restricted\u201d.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>How to stay safe<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do not share intimate images with people you have not met in person.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Report profiles that ask for money or push secrecy.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>5. Malware links and phishing attempts<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A common trick is to send shortened links or files that look like documents, APKs, or compressed folders. Clicking them can install spyware or take you to a fake login page. Stories about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickheal.co.in\/knowledge-centre\/unmasking-the-most-famous-computer-viruses-in-the-cyberworld\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">most popular computer virus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> spreading through innocent-looking attachments show how old tactics keep returning.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is where phishing Telegram messages and wider Telegram phishing campaigns overlap. Attackers may stage a Telegram phishing attack by copying the login page and asking for your one-time code.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Warning signs<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Files ask to allow installation from unknown sources.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The website address is not the official domain.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>How to stay safe<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do not sideload apps from links received in private chats.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Open suspicious links in a separate device that holds no sensitive accounts.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>6. Online marketplace and payment fraud<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sellers are asked to ship first, or buyers are told to scan a QR code to \u201creceive\u201d money. The QR actually pays the fraudster. Some ask you to book tickets or pay on a \u201cpartner\u201d site that never delivers.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Warning signs<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unusual requests around delivery or payment flow.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Claims that a new policy requires an upfront fee.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>How to stay safe<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use escrow or cash on delivery for local deals.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keep all chats inside the marketplace app.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>Process of Telegram scam <\/b><b><br \/><\/b><\/h2><p><b>Choose a convincing lure:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Scammers plan fake job offers, investment opportunities or rewards to attract potential victims.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Create a false identity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: They build misleading profiles, channels or bots that impersonate trusted people or organisations.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Approach users:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Fraudsters send unsolicited messages or group invitations designed to spark interest and start conversations.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Build trust<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Fake testimonials, fabricated profits or small initial payments make the offer appear genuine.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Request sensitive information:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> They direct users to fake verification pages or ask for personal details, passwords and login codes.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Attempt account or device compromise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Stolen login codes or malicious apps can give scammers access to accounts or sensitive data.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Exploit the stolen access:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Criminals misuse information for impersonation, financial fraud, blackmail or further scams targeting contacts.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Warning Signs of a Telegram Scam<\/b><\/h2><p><b>&#8211; Urgency and pressure: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Demands to pay or share details immediately, especially with threats or expiring offers, suggest an attempt to prevent verification.<\/span><\/p><p><b>&#8211; Requests for secrecy: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Instructions such as \u201cDo not tell anyone\u201d are suspicious because they discourage you from seeking advice that could expose the scam<\/span><b>.<\/b><\/p><p><b>&#8211; Unusual payment requests: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Demands for gift cards, payments to unrelated UPI IDs or scanning a QR code to \u201creceive money\u201d signal a potentially fraudulent transaction.<\/span><\/p><p><b>&#8211; Poor or copied language:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Repeated generic messages, mismatched names and unusual wording can indicate impersonation, although polished messages can also be fraudulent.<\/span><\/p><p><b>&#8211; Redirection to unfamiliar websites:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Requests to verify accounts or make payments on unrelated domains raise doubts about the sender\u2019s identity and intentions.<\/span><\/p><p><b>&#8211; Pressure to share OTPs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Anyone asking you to send a login code or OTP in chat may be attempting to gain access to your account<\/span><b>.<\/b><\/p><p><b>&#8211; Suspicious links or permissions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Unexpected files that require app installation or access to messages and accessibility settings may be attempting to compromise your device.<\/span><\/p><p><b>&#8211; Misuse of authority: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Claimed police officers, bank employees or recruiters demanding money or confidential details through Telegram should prompt independent identity verification.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>How to Protect Yourself from Telegram Scams<\/b><\/h2><p><b>&#8211; Verify channels and bots: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cross-check their exact usernames against links on the organisation\u2019s official website to avoid impersonators seeking money or sensitive information.<\/span><\/p><p><b>&#8211; Lock down your privacy: Open Settings \u2192 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Privacy and Security to restrict phone-number visibility, group invitations and links to your profile in forwarded messages, reducing unwanted contact and exposure.<\/span><\/p><p><b>&#8211; Turn on two-step verification: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickheal.co.in\/knowledge-centre\/two-factor-authentication-for-online-security\/\">two step verification<\/a> it under Settings \u2192 Privacy and Security and secure your recovery email, adding a password that helps prevent account takeover if someone obtains your login code.<\/span><\/p><p><b>&#8211; Check links before opening: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoid unexpected verification or payment links and visit the organisation\u2019s website directly to reduce the risk of entering credentials on a fake page.<\/span><\/p><p><b>&#8211; Keep devices updated: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Install Telegram and operating-system updates from official sources to fix security weaknesses that attackers could exploit.<\/span><\/p><p><b>&#8211; Use reputable internet security solutions: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enable available web, phishing and malware protection to help identify malicious websites and downloads, while continuing to verify messages yourself.<\/span><\/p><p><b>&#8211; Learn how to respond to threats: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Review security alerts promptly and, if compromise is suspected, disconnect the affected device, scan it and terminate unfamiliar Telegram sessions from a trusted device.<\/span><\/p><p><b>&#8211; Guard your personal data: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoid sharing Aadhaar, PAN, card details, passwords or login codes with unverified contacts, limiting opportunities for identity theft and account misuse.<\/span><\/p><p><b>&#8211; Pause before paying:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Independently verify the recipient and request through a trusted contact method before transferring money, especially when someone promises guaranteed returns or pressures you to act.<\/span><\/p><p><b>&#8211; Educate your circle: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Explain common scam tactics and encourage family, friends and colleagues to verify unusual requests separately, particularly when messages appear to come from familiar accounts.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What To Do If You Got Scammed on Telegram<\/b><\/h2><p>If you are scammed on Telegram, act quickly to limit further damage:<\/p><ul><li><b>Block and report:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Preserve the chat first, then report and block the scammer to stop further messages from that account and help Telegram review the abuse.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><b>Secure your device: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scan for malware, remove suspicious apps and end unfamiliar Telegram sessions under Settings \u2192 Devices to reduce continued data theft and unauthorised access.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><b>Change passwords:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> From a trusted device, change passwords for affected accounts and enable two-factor authentication to make further unauthorised logins harder.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><b>Talk to your bank<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Immediately report fraudulent payments and request appropriate account or payment restrictions to help prevent additional losses.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><b>Preserve evidence: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Save chats, usernames, transaction references and suspicious links to support investigation and establish how the fraud occurred.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><b>File a complaint<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Report the incident to the national cybercrime portal or your local cybercrime police so authorities can investigate and potentially help limit further harm.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><b>Inform your contacts:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Warn contacts through another trusted channel if your account was compromised, helping them avoid impersonation messages and fraudulent requests.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><b>Review your settings: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Restrict phone-number visibility and group invitations, review active sessions and enable Telegram\u2019s two-step verification to reduce exposure to repeat attempts.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>How Quick Heal Protects You from Telegram Scams<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Security software cannot stop all crime, but it adds useful layers that reduce risk. In the context of Telegram, here is how a suite like Quick Heal typically helps, depending on your plan and settings:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Anti-phishing and safe browsing warn when you visit fake pages from chats.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scam link and file reputation checks flag risky downloads.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Web protection blocks known malicious domains.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ransomware and exploit protection reduce damage if a file runs.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Parental controls help families limit risky sites for younger users.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Combine these features with the habits above for defence in depth. For businesses, centrally managed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickheal.co.in\/home-users\/quick-heal-internet-security\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">internet security solutions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickheal.co.in\/knowledge-centre\/threat-detection-and-response-why-it-means-and-matters\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">threat detection and response<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> give visibility into endpoints and allow faster isolation when someone clicks the wrong link.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Closing Note<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Criminals evolve, but the tricks are familiar. Keep a cool head, learn the red flags, and practise the steps in this guide. If something feels off, trust your gut, pause, and ask a friend to review the chat before you act; a short delay often prevents losses. Share it with family members who are new to Telegram so they can stay connected without avoidable trouble.<\/span><\/p><p>If you&#8217;re in Bihar, check out our dedicated security solutions page to stay protected, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickheal.co.in\/quickheal-total-security-bihar\">Quick Heal Total Security for Bihar.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bbe6e6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0bbe6e6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23f6ae9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-mgz-section-title\" data-id=\"23f6ae9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"mgz-section-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t    <h2 class=\"tx-section-heading mb-30\">\r\n        <span>Frequently Asked Questions<\/span>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n\t    \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-644cdae elementor-widget elementor-widget-mgz-faq-widget\" data-id=\"644cdae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"mgz-faq-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\r\n    <div class=\"faq_wrap\">\r\n        <ul class=\"accordion_box clearfix\">\r\n                        <li class=\"accordion block\">\r\n                <div class=\"acc-btn\">\r\n                    How to trace Telegram scammers?                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"acc_body \">\r\n                    <div class=\"content\">\r\n                        <p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is difficult because accounts use virtual numbers and switch handles. Share transaction details with your bank and file a cyber complaint with screenshots and wallet or UPI information.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/li>\r\n                        <li class=\"accordion block\">\r\n                <div class=\"acc-btn\">\r\n                    How do scammers use Telegram?                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"acc_body \">\r\n                    <div class=\"content\">\r\n                        <p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They clone identities, run giveaway or investment scams, send malware links, and pressure victims to make payments, often directing them to private chats.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/li>\r\n                        <li class=\"accordion block\">\r\n                <div class=\"acc-btn\">\r\n                    How do I report fraud to Telegram?                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"acc_body \">\r\n                    <div class=\"content\">\r\n                        <p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Open the chat, tap the profile, and use Report. You can also mail abuse contacts shown in the app's help.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/li>\r\n                        <li class=\"accordion block\">\r\n                <div class=\"acc-btn\">\r\n                    How to identify a fake account on Telegram?                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"acc_body \">\r\n                    <div class=\"content\">\r\n                        <p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Check username spelling, join date, post history, and confirmation from a brand\u2019s site. Refusal to do a quick voice call is a strong indicator.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/li>\r\n                        <li class=\"accordion block\">\r\n                <div class=\"acc-btn\">\r\n                    Can a scammer be verified on Telegram?                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"acc_body \">\r\n                    <div class=\"content\">\r\n                        <p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A verified badge only confirms the account name. 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