Are Instagram ads a scam?

You cannot scroll through Instagram without coming across an Ad. These ads often promote expensive branded products at a price so low that you just can’t help yourself but click on them. But not everything that glitters is gold, and these ads tend to be scams. But how can you spot if this is a real ad or a scam?

How do I catch Instagram scam ads?

Monitoring ads on Instagram for your branding and trademarks will ensure you catch Instagram scam ads as soon as they arise. If you do find a fake Instagram ad using your branding, take these steps to report the ad:

What are the most common Instagram scams?

Phishing – Scammers send fake security warnings via email or Instagram messages to trick users into entering usernames/passwords on phony login pages. Account credentials are stolen for takeovers. Fake Stores – Accounts impersonate real brands and celebrities to advertise counterfeit or non-existent products in the Instagram Shop.