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Fall for this fake 'copyright notice' and someone could take over your Instagram account

Fall for this fake 'copyright notice' and someone could take over your Instagram account

Have you recently received a message on Instagram that a post has violated copyright? Be cautious when opening notifications, as criminals have been faking warnings to steal account details. We'll explain what's happening and give you ways to avoid losing control of your account.

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