Instagram Scam: A big phishing scam is going on on Meta’s social networking platform Instagram. Personal information is being stolen by luring people on this platform. This fraud is currently going on on a large scale on Instagram. In this your online activity is being tracked. Come, let us know how this problem can be dealt with.
Do not click on the link even by mistake
Scammers on Instagram lure people to click on a link in the name of free items, gifts or account verification. After this the user clicks that link and all the information about the phone gets into the hands of the scammer. In such a situation, you should avoid clicking on those links. It can track your online activity.
Check profile of unknown person
If an unknown person sends you a message, then you should be cautious about people you do not know. You should check their profile. Like whether it is a verified account or not. If something seems wrong then avoid replying to that message and immediately report and block it.
Do not share personal data with anyone
It is important to keep in mind that do not share personal data with any person. Such as passwords, credit card information. Scammers will lure you to obtain personal information and then steal all the money from the bank account.
Do not share OTP or password with anyone.
It is worth noting that there is no verification of any kind on Instagram. In such a situation, neither share OTP nor share password or other details with any unknown person.
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