Online verification has become a big part of how we stay safe and private on the web. Every app, website, or service now wants to confirm you’re real. But giving out your personal number can be risky.

Telegram has become a leading messaging platform with over 800 million users worldwide, praised for its encryption and diverse features. Creating an account requires phone verification—raising ...

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Many American expats find themselves needing a US phone number while living abroad. A US number is often required for banking, credit cards, and other services that use two-factor authentication.