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Instagram users face ransom demands over fake copyright claims

Creators say fake copyright complaints have led to account suspensions and ransom demands, with one victim paying $50 to restore access.

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Users say they are losing money or risk having their accounts suspended because Meta struggles to identify scammers.

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Instagram users face ransom demands over fake copyright claims

Users say they are losing money or risk having their accounts suspended because Meta struggles to identify scammers.

·London, United Kingdom
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A New Method of Fraud on Instagram. Creators Risk Losing Their Accounts

A new method of blackmail targets Instagram content creators. Scams use false complaints about copyright infringement to cause accounts to be suspended, then ask for money in exchange for withdrawal of referrals. In some cases, victims have come to pay to quickly recover their pages and avoid significant financial losses.

·Romania
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BBC News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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