Meta won’t remove fake Instagram profiles that are clearly catfishing

January 20, 2024 at 10:16AM Imposters and romance scammers on Instagram are becoming increasingly problematic. Cases of impersonation, like that of “Santiago Scott” using the photos of Thiago Qualhato, reveal a lack of effective action from Instagram despite user reports. The prevalence of such behavior raises concerns about account protection and the need for user … Read more

Meta won’t remove fake Instagram profiles used for obvious catfishing

January 20, 2024 at 07:26AM Instagram has fallen short in addressing the rise of imposters and romance scammers misusing the platform. Instances of fake profiles impersonating real people are being dismissed, even after being reported and appealed, raising concerns about the effectiveness of Instagram’s content review process. Users are advised to take measures to safeguard … Read more