BBC Technology · Technology · 2026-09-08
Scammers demand ransoms from Instagram users over fake copyright claims
Users say they are losing money or risk having their accounts suspended because Meta struggles to identify scammers. Scammers demand ransoms from Instagram users over fake copyright claims.
Why it matters. This trend highlights significant vulnerabilities in social media platform moderation and the financial risks users face from sophisticated extortion schemes.
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