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Scammers target Instagram users with fake copyright claims

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Scammers are targeting Instagram users with fake copyright claims, demanding ransoms to avoid account suspension. Users report losing money or facing account closures due to Meta's difficulty in identifying and stopping these fraudulent activities. AI

RANK_REASON This item discusses a scam targeting users of a social media platform, which falls under general internet or social media news rather than a core AI development or significant industry event.

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Scammers target Instagram users with fake copyright claims

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    📰 Scammers demand ransoms from Instagram users over fake copyright claims Users say they are losing money or risk having their accounts suspended because Meta s

    📰 Scammers demand ransoms from Instagram users over fake copyright claims Users say they are losing money or risk having their accounts suspended because Meta struggles to identify scammers. 📰 Source: BBC News 🔗 Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjw54ww73qjo?at_medium=RSS…

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