If you get an unexpected password reset email that appears to be sent by Instagram, it’s likely a good idea to ignore it. Users on social media have reported an uptick in a scam relying on fake — but very convincing — password reset emails from Instagram.
The cybersecurity-focused TikTok account @ohhackno posted a helpful explainer about the apparent scam, which has racked up some 4 million views.
A thread on the cybersecurity help subreddit has garnered hundreds of upvotes and comments, too. The scam is particularly frightening because the emails do appear to be quite convincing. Folks have reported that the email appears to come from a legit Instagram address and the design looks good, too.
