The Instagram Scam Catching Out Everyone

You've probably got an instagram account right? You've also probably seen some attempt of someone trying to hack you.  It's becoming extremely common for Instagram accounts to be compromised. There's one phishing scam that's catching out many of us - even those who feel they are pretty clued when it comes to being targeted by online criminals.  In this episode of The Quicky, we look at the latest scam and tips and tricks to get your account back if you fall victim.  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  Jack Skipworth - Sydney Casting Director  Professor Paul Haskell-Dowland - Professor of Cyber Security Practice and Associate Dean for Computing and Security in the School of Science at Edith Cowan University, Perth Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.auBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.