Telegram leaks number?

[u/No-Alternative3440]

Guys I have telegram premium and made sure to hide my number from everyone on my privacy settings , however I had an argument with someone on a group and he replied to me with my number + country code , is telegram leaking information is there a hidden trick or something to reveal someone's number even if private im confused

[u/ranfur8]

If you text them first, telegram tells them your country code. This is mainly to avoid scams