Instagram users warned about scam message that tricks you into handing over login details

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It’s one of the most popular apps in the world, but if you use Instagram, make sure you’re on the lookout for a new scam message. Researchers from Trend Micro have warned of a new scam message that’s circulating and tries to trick you into handing over your personal details. The message is circulating via Instagram’s direct messaging feature, and warns you that a copyright violation complaint has been filed against your account.

It adds that your account is now at risk of being delete, and provides a link which masquerades as an appeal form, but is actually a phishing link. The fake message reads: “Hello User! The post you shared in your account has been complained by the owner of the post because of copyright, so we need to send you this message. We have provided you with an appeal form. You can appeal the deletion of your account by filling out this form. If not appeal is received within 48 hours, your account will be permanently deleted.”