Scammers target Instagram creators with bogus copyright strikes
Instagram influencers report losing thousands of dollars due to fraudsters who leverage false copyright complaints to trigger account suspensions or deletions. These scammers then solicit payments to retract the claims, exploiting the fact that multiple strikes can lead to permanent bans. Creators informed the BBC that Meta faces difficulties in identifying these fraudulent reports, and the platform's resolution process remains sluggish unless users subscribe to a paid monthly service.