How do you tell if someone is scamming you on the phone?

Unexpected contact. When someone contacts you unexpectedly, it’s often a sign you’re being scammed. If you receive an SMS, email, phone call, or even a paper letter that you didn’t expect, proceed with caution, even if the message seems innocent.

Can you be scammed on Instagram?

Instagram phishing is the most common way scammers hijack your identity and personal accounts. Phishing involves a message that urges or persuades you to take action, usually requesting money or account login details. False Investment – scams lead you to make a small investment with claims of growing your money.

How do you report a scammer on Instagram?

Open the conversation in the Instagram app. Tap and hold the individual message you’d like to report. Tap Report. Select a reason for why you’re reporting the message and then tap Submit Report.

Will someone know if I report them on Instagram?

Keep in mind that your report is anonymous, except if you’re reporting an intellectual property infringement. The account you reported won’t see who reported them. If you don’t have an Instagram account, you can report abuse, spam or anything else that doesn’t follow our Community Guidelines using this form.

How common are counterfeit products on Instagram?

Nearly 20\% of all posts about fashion products on Instagram feature counterfeit products and more than 50,000 accounts are promoting and selling counterfeit products every day, according to Ghost Data. This is up over 170\% from 2016, rising dramatically as Instagram becomes a bigger player in the e-commerce space.

Should you buy Instagram followers or likes?

For brands, it’s important to have a large following, but fake users won’t buy anything from you. Instead of buying more followers, put your money into targeting the right audience. Also, whether you’re a brand or a person, buying followers or likes is against Instagram’s rules and might result in your account being revoked or restricted.

How can I avoid getting scammed by financial companies?

Quite simply, you can avoid it by not responding to requests for money from people you don’t know. Before sending anything, always check the credentials of the supposed financial company with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) or the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).