Instagram users say they are being targeted by scammers who make false copyright complaints and then demand money to prevent action against their accounts.
Those affected report either losing money or facing the risk of account suspension if they do not comply with the demands. The claims appear to use copyright enforcement as a way to pressure users into paying a ransom.
The reports raise concerns about how effectively fraudulent complaints are being identified and handled on Instagram. Meta, the platform’s parent company, is struggling to distinguish the scammers from legitimate users or copyright-related cases, according to the accounts described.
The available information does not specify how many users have been affected or the total amount of money involved. It also does not provide details of any wider investigation or a confirmed response from Meta beyond the difficulties it faces in identifying the alleged scammers.
Users’ accounts remain at risk of suspension while the false claims are dealt with, while those who have paid have already reported financial losses. No further details about the status of the cases or possible action against the people behind the demands have been provided.
