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Instagram Impersonating Scam: All About The New Age Scam
Updated: 27-12-2024 at 3:31 PM
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The 21st century also known as the digital century is one of those centuries wherein technology has invaded almost all aspects of our lives. It has made our lives much easier and convenient than before but as life is not always about rainbows and sun shines, so is the digital world.
One of the significant components of the digital world is social media platforms like Twitter, WhatsApp, Instagram, and innumerable others. With the growing use and popularity of such social media platforms, scammers have found their way in the same world as well to con people for their interests.
Recently, one such online scam has been reported which scammers carry out using a social media platform called Instagram. The Instagram Impersonating Scam targets people and manipulates them into sharing their information.
Read More: Warning By NPCI Concerning Growing Online Scams
What Is The Instagram Impersonating Scam?
The Instagram Impersonating Scam is one of the recent online scams wherein scammers take the identity of some other person or organisation without their consent and manipulate people through Instagram.
As it is very easy and convenient to create a profile on Instagram, scammers do the same by taking on someone else’s name, picture, and other personal information to manipulate people into giving their information that they later use for personal agendas.
Some of the ways that the scammers have been employing to carry out the Instagram Impersonating Scam are:
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Impersonating influencers
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Impersonating brands
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Phishing
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Malware distribution
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Fraudulent advertisements
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Fake employment opportunities
Read More: Be Cautious Against PAN 2.0 Scams
How To Protect Oneself From Instagram Impersonating Scam?
Most of us have an account on Instagram that we all daily use for entertainment and communication and that is the primary reason why we should be aware of this new online scam. i.e. the Instagram Impersonating Scam. One can protect oneself and the people around you by doing some simple things like:
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Communication: Please be careful while communicating with any stranger or suspicious account on Instagram and refrain from sharing any kind of personal information no matter how small it might seem to you.
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Monitoring tools: If you have a business account on Instagram, please use the application’s monitoring service to track fake accounts opened in the name of brands or individuals.
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Report: If unfortunately, you come across any fake account or you think you may suffer a loss or already did, report the account immediately and contact the other authorities as well like banks and the cybercrime division.
Read More: Cyber Insurance For Individuals In India
Conclusion
The Instagram Impersonating Scam is a recent online scam wherein scammers are out to con as many people as possible. Please stay aware and educated and protect yourself from these online frauds of the digital era.
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