How to tell if a security email from Instagram or Facebook is legit or a scam
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That security email from Instagram is real - Here's how to tell

That security email from Instagram is real - Here's how to tell

If a social media site sends you a security email, how do you know if it's legit? There is a simple way to know when Instagram sends official notifications. But criminals can spoof these messages hoping to steal your credentials. We'll show you how to tell if that Instagram email is real and a few ways to spot a fake.

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