Scammers continue to discover new methods on social media platforms. In the past days, they tried to take a mother’s money by claiming to be her daughter on the WhatsApp platform. This time, users are asked to click on the link sent via DM on Instagram.
In the message, which is thought to be sent by Instagram, it is claimed that the shares are copyrighted. For this reason, when you click on the link sent, the account is hacked. Thus, a new one has been added to the methods of fraudsters.
Scammer requests your Instagram password
A fraudulent message is sent from Instagram with the title ‘From Copyright’. In this message, “Copyright infringement has been detected in a post in your account. If you think copyright infringement is wrong, you must provide feedback. Otherwise, your account will be closed within 24 hours. There is a warning like “.
When you click on the link in this warning, it directs you to an address. In the message that appears, “After filling the form carefully, review the response to your e-mail within 0-12 hours. There is an incentive such as ”. While doing this, Instagram asks you to enter your account password. If you do this, your password information is forwarded.
Your account is in the hands of the scammer if you perform the above method. This may cause your account to be closed or the posts you do not want to reach your contacts. That’s why you have to be very careful about it.
What do you guys think about this new method of scammers on Instagram? Don’t forget to share your ideas with us in the comments section!
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