{"id":21164,"date":"2022-07-18T06:22:21","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T06:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=21164"},"modified":"2022-07-18T06:22:21","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T06:22:21","slug":"how-to-tell-a-scammer-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-tell-a-scammer-on-instagram","title":{"rendered":"How to Tell a Scammer on Instagram"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1e904dc6ad1\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1e904dc6ad1\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1e904dc6ad1\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-tell-a-scammer-on-instagram\/#How_to_Tell_a_Scammer_on_Instagram\" title=\"How to Tell a Scammer on Instagram\">How to Tell a Scammer on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-tell-a-scammer-on-instagram\/#Fake_posts\" title=\"Fake posts\">Fake posts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-tell-a-scammer-on-instagram\/#No_information\" title=\"No information\">No information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-tell-a-scammer-on-instagram\/#Two-factor_authentication\" title=\"Two-factor authentication\">Two-factor authentication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-tell-a-scammer-on-instagram\/#Fake_emails\" title=\"Fake emails\">Fake emails<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-tell-a-scammer-on-instagram\/#Never_click_on_a_link\" title=\"Never click on a link\">Never click on a link<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Tell_a_Scammer_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How to Tell a Scammer on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width:28% width:auto; margin:0px 10px; height:auto; max-height:363px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/xHP2fnv.jpg\" align=\"right\" alt=\"How can you tell a scammer on Instagram\">  <\/p>\n<p>There are several ways to spot Instagram scammers. Among these methods, a scammer will look for valuables and may even try to spread malicious code. It&#8217;s important to know that these people don&#8217;t always use rational decisions and will always appeal to your emotions. That&#8217;s why they will often pretend to be trustworthy. But the best Instagram scammers will also pay attention to details, which makes it difficult to dispute their authenticity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fake_posts\"><\/span>Fake posts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most common signs of a fake Instagram account is that the profile picture doesn&#8217;t match the bio field. You can also spot a fake account by checking the bio field of the person who owns the account. In addition, fake Instagram accounts won&#8217;t usually post photos of a beautiful person or a dog. They just want to get as many followers as possible. So, how do you spot fake accounts?<\/p>\n<p>The most common clues to identify fake Instagram accounts are those that lack engagement and a low number of followers. Fake accounts tend to leave blank bios and don&#8217;t have many posts. Sometimes, the account doesn&#8217;t even have a profile picture, which indicates that it&#8217;s fake. You might also notice that a large percentage of comments are coming from fake Instagram accounts. Those who create fake accounts rarely have the time or resources to post engaging content.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_information\"><\/span>No information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to tell a scammer on Instagram? The best way to avoid being scammed is to be aware of the different ways scammers try to rip you off. One way to tell if someone is scamming you is by posting screenshots of the photos they&#8217;ve taken. Instagram makes it very difficult to save your own photos, but you can crop photos taken by scammers. If you&#8217;ve been tricked into sending a picture to a scammer, he&#8217;ll try to send it to you. This makes it easier for the scammer to download your photos.<\/p>\n<p>Scammers on Instagram often use fake email messages to trick their victims. They try to lure victims with emails containing deceptive links to the Instagram login page. Once you&#8217;ve logged in, the scammer has gained access to your account and will continue to phish for your personal information. They&#8217;ll also try to trick you into clicking on links or giving out your login information. But don&#8217;t be fooled! Here are some signs of a scammer on Instagram:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Two-factor_authentication\"><\/span>Two-factor authentication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best ways to spot an Instagram scam is to look for signs of phishing emails. Cybercriminals will send fake emails that claim to be from the Instagram technical support team, requesting you to verify your account. The email will include a fake link or activation code that you&#8217;ll need to enter when you sign in to Instagram. If you don&#8217;t know your username or password, you&#8217;ll be tempted to click on the link or enter the fake activation code. However, don&#8217;t believe everything you see &#8211; most people use the same password for many accounts.<\/p>\n<p>You can avoid being a victim of this scam by signing up for two-factor authentication on Instagram. Two-factor authentication is a security feature that allows users to receive a six-digit code in the form of a text message. This prevents fraudsters from gaining access to your account without your knowledge. Last year, the Anti-Phishing Working Group published a report on the number of phishing attacks in the U.S., which showed that 2016 was the worst year ever for phishing scams. It reported that phishing attacks totaled 1,220,523, up 65 percent from 2015.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fake_emails\"><\/span>Fake emails<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve received an Instagram email, how can you tell it&#8217;s a fake? If you&#8217;ve received emails that look like they&#8217;re from Instagram, you can spot a scam right away by their blatant copyright violations or the use of Instagram logos or verified badges. Scammers also use the &#8220;Hacked&#8221; tag to get you to open suspicious links, such as asking you to login to a fake website or to verify your Instagram account. Once you&#8217;ve made the mistake of clicking on these links, you&#8217;ll be directed to a scammer&#8217;s account.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Fake emails from Instagram influencers. They often request personal information, such as your passport or driver&#8217;s license number. They may also ask for a deposit or shipping fees. In some cases, they even promise to give you free merchandise, but you&#8217;ll have to pay for the product or service. Don&#8217;t give them your bank information. And don&#8217;t believe a scammer&#8217;s promise that you&#8217;ll win a lottery or win a prize.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Never_click_on_a_link\"><\/span>Never click on a link<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first sign that a scammer is after your password is to send you a suspicious link. If you don&#8217;t immediately spot the fake link, it&#8217;s usually an email claiming to be from an Instagram account. This email may look legitimate, but it actually leads to a fake login page and harvests your personal details. These scammers will then use your information to post messages to their own followers.<\/p>\n<p>Instagram job scammers take advantage of your emotional reaction by posing as a legitimate company. 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