Instagram Users Hit by Copyright Extortion Scam

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Instagram Users Hit by Copyright Extortion Scam

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Scammers are filing bogus copyright strikes against large Instagram accounts, then demanding payment to pull the claims, according to a BBC report. If you or your clients run sizeable Instagram presences, it's worth knowing the tactic exists and how the platform's copyright dispute process actually works.

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