Watch Out: Instagram Hackers Are Using Fake Copyright Notices to Trick People into Giving up Their Account Details

If you’ve received a message in your Instagram inbox from a major corporation informing you that you’ve infringed their copyright, watch out. It’s a fairly convincing phishing scam that is trying to hack your account. Like many phishing attempts, the message seems legitimate at a glance. The one I received was from The North Face Chile informing me that I had posted a copyrighted photograph to my Instagram account. The message explains that you need to “provide feedback” or your account will be permanently closed by Instagram in 24 hours.

Scammers Hijack Instagram Account to Steal Money From Followers

Instagram phishing: How to avoid it in 2023 - Surfshark

Phishing

Instagram scammers as busy as ever: passwords and 2FA codes at risk – Sophos News

I let my guard down': Scammers targeting small business owners with Instagram takeover trick - CNA

Instagram copyright violation scams: How to not be a victim!

Instagram Copyright Infringement Message

Ransoms Demanded for Hijacked Instagram Accounts

Instagram accounts hacked with copyright violation notifications

In the Future, There Will Be No Passwords—Because You Keep Giving Yours Away - WSJ

NoFilter: Exposing the Tactics of Instagram Account Hackers

Facebook scam locking users out of their accounts — don't fall for this

This Instagram Copyright Infringement Notice is a Phishing Scam