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Many types of scams are going on on Instagram. Many people give various kinds of lure to people on the platform and steal information. In such a situation, if you also use Instagram, then it is important to keep some things in mind. By keeping these things in mind, you can avoid fraud.
Don't click on suspicious links:
Scammers on Instagram offer lure in the name of free items, gifts or account verification, clicking on which may be undesirable. Be careful with this and avoid suspicious links as they can track your online activity.
Verify the messages you receive:
If you receive a message from an unknown person, you should verify it. Check their profile, whether it is a verified account or not, and check their content and followers. If something seems unethical, do not respond to that message.
Never share personal information:
Fraudsters will lure you with passwords, credit card information, etc. Never share such information through direct messages or comments.
Do not share OTP:
Any kind of verification on Instagram is not done through OTP. You should not share your phone's OTP with any unknown person.