Scammers demand ransoms from Instagram users via fake claims

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Scammers are demanding ransoms from Instagram users by using fake copyright claims, according to users who say they are losing money or fear their accounts could be suspended. Meta struggles to identify the scammers behind the scheme.

WHO: Instagram users; Meta

WHAT: Scammers demand ransoms from Instagram users using fake copyright claims

WHEN: Reported Sep 8, 2026 at 2:49 AM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: Users say they are being targeted through fake copyright claims that lead to ransom demands and account-suspension risk.

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