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Error PHONE_NUMBER_BANNED

Description and reason:
Phone number is banned

Solution:

Enter another phone number


Detailed description:

The "PHONE_NUMBER_BANNED" error in Telegram indicates that the provided phone number has been banned by the Telegram system. This can occur for several reasons, including violations of Telegram’s usage rules, suspicious activities, or mass complaints against your account. Telegram enforces strict measures to maintain the security and privacy of its users, which sometimes leads to numbers being banned for policy violations.

The primary reason for a ban can include using the number for mass messaging, suspicious activity, or violations of platform rules such as spamming, phishing, or fraudulent behavior. When a phone number is banned, any attempt to log in with that number will result in the "PHONE_NUMBER_BANNED" error, effectively blocking further use of the number in Telegram.

Reasons for the "PHONE_NUMBER_BANNED" error:

1. Violations of Telegram's usage rules (spam, fraud, phishing).

2. Mass complaints from users about the account linked to this number.

3. Suspicious activity, such as registering multiple accounts with the same number.

Solution for the "PHONE_NUMBER_BANNED" error:

If your phone number has been banned in Telegram, there is no way to recover access using that number. The only option is to register a new phone number to continue using Telegram. You can try using another phone number to create a new account. It's essential to follow platform rules and avoid suspicious activities to prevent future bans.