Anyone on Instagram should watch out for direct messages that look like they're from Meta. Phishing scams are trying to use would-be Meta announcements to get your password. — Photo: Catherine Waibel/dpa
VIENNA: Instagram users are being warned to watch out for a fake direct message accusing them of copyright infringement on their Instagram page and seeking to steal passwords through a pretend appeal form.
The message, sent by an account called "metaappelcenter", has a link leading to a would-be "objection form," and puts pressure on users to click on the link by setting a deadline of 48 hours, according to consumer protection website Watchlist Internet.
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