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The Truth About Facebook, WhatsApp & Telegram Groups (That No One Talks About)
I’ll probably be hated for saying this… but it needs to be said.

Most people don’t realize that the way we’ve been using Facebook, WhatsApp, and Telegram community groups isn’t just risky, it’s potentially illegal and dangerous.

These groups were created as a quick fix, a way to connect with neighbors, share updates, ask for help, or promote a small service. And for a while, they seemed to work. But beneath the surface, there’s a serious problem that nobody talks about.

You’re Sharing Your Personal Info With Strangers

When you join these groups, you hand over your full name, phone number, profile photo, and in many cases, your exact location,  to a complete stranger who happens to be the group admin. Most of these admins are not legally registered, have no data protection policies, and are not responsible for what happens to your information.

In fact, many of them use that information to sell or trade your data.

Yes, your data is being sold. Your contact details, behavior, preferences,  all quietly handed over to marketers, ad agencies, or third-party services. And when something goes wrong, there’s no one to report it to, because these groups don’t operate under any official platform or license.

This isn’t just unethical. It’s a massive privacy risk.

They’re Also Making Money Off You, Illegally

Here’s another thing you probably didn’t know:

Group admins often charge money to allow certain posts or promotions.

Need to advertise your home for rent? Promote your small business? Announce an event? Many admins now demand a fee for this,  but they’re not registered media platforms or licensed businesses. This practice is illegal in many countries, including the UAE, where accepting money for promotions without the proper license is a punishable offense.

So not only are you handing over your personal data,  you may also be unknowingly participating in illegal advertising activities by paying these unlicensed individuals.

The Group Admin Is Not Your Friend,  They’re a Risk

Because these groups aren’t monitored or regulated, there are no rules. Admins can remove you, ban you, or exploit your data, without warning. Some groups even become playgrounds for fake accounts, scams, and misinformation.

Would you ever give your passport or banking information to a stranger on the street? Of course not. But when you join a random Telegram or WhatsApp group, that’s almost exactly what you’re doing, without realizing it.

So… What’s the Alternative?

That’s where DORZ comes in.
DORZ is not just another group chat. It’s a secure, licensed, and community-first platform built to help neighbors connect, businesses grow, and people feel safe in their local environment.

We’ve created a verified ecosystem where:

• Your data is protected.
• Every business and professional is registered.
• Group interactions are transparent and secure.
• You choose what to share, and with whom.
• Community promotion is done legally, with full disclosure.

No spam. No shady data-selling. No random admins playing god. Just real connections with your real community,  safely.

It’s Time to Rethink How We Connect

You deserve more than just a risky chat group.

You deserve a community built on trust, transparency, and respect.

Join DORZ.

Let’s build safer neighborhoods,  together.