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Beware of the “I need your help” Instagram message. This is currently making the rounds.
Beware of the “I need your help” Instagram message. This is currently making the rounds.
You open your Instagram account and a friend writes to you: “I need your help!”. Be careful, scammers may have contacted you and are trying to trick you.
by Yvonne Schmid-Berger
2 minutes reading time (378 words)
“I am applying for a place in an online food business program. Can you vote for me?” Of course, you might think and you mean it in a friendly way. But: The Instagram profile has probably been hacked and fraudsters are now trying to get your data. Here’s one for you Warning from Watchlist Internetthe Austrian platform against internet fraudheartfelt. Because according to the platform Super tip should currently Millions of Instagram users take note. The news is currently circulating in Austria.
Instagram scam: “I need your help”
The person asks you to vote for them in a vote and sends you a page via a link that appears to be reputable at first glance. However, the link is anything but legitimate: it is a scam and this person’s Instagram profile has been hacked. Criminals are trying to get your Instagram login details with this message. A theft via Instagram that relies on the helpfulness of Instagram users. Perfidious.
Instagram message warning: “I’m applying for a place. Please vote for me”
Be careful if you receive a message like this from Instagram friends. Criminals simply gain access to Instagram accounts and write to all contacts via the messenger service. What happens when you click on the link? The fake Instagram login page asks you to log in. If you do this, your data will end up directly in the hands of criminals. You just wanted to help so that your Instagram friend got the job he was hoping for.
Would you have recognized the fraudulent intentions straight away?
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Voted: Mal
3 tips for staying safe online
- Question message: Trust your gut if a Messenger message seems strange to you. If in doubt, it is better not to answer.
- Contact person another way: Contact the person another way and ask if the message really came from them. As a rule, the person knows nothing about the message and is grateful for your tip.
- Request to click on a link and enter login details: In general, be careful if you receive a link and have to enter login details. Better not to answer!
What if you have already entered your details? Here you will find information about what you can do if you have already entered your login details.
Frequently Asked Questions About Instagram Message: “I Need Your Help”
How should I respond to the “Please vote for me” message?
If you are unsure, question the message and contact your contact via channels outside of Instagram. You should then report the account to Instagram yourself so that the social media service can look at everything and take action if necessary.
I entered my details by mistake. What should I do?
If you have entered your data in the fake login mask, you should change your password immediately.
What to do if I no longer have access to my Instagram account?
If you are concerned that your account has been hacked or hijacked, there are several steps you can take via the website or app to protect your account. If someone has gained access to your account or you can’t log in, open this page on your desktop computer or mobile browser to secure your account.
A notice: This post was updated on November 4th, 2024 at 1:05 p.m
