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I lost my OG handle after a fake copyright message

Short answer: Messages saying your account broke copyright and must be verified through a link are phishing. If you entered your login, treat it as a hack: recover the account, change the password, turn on two-factor and check the username. Real warnings show in Account Status, not in DMs.

By the Ogclaim team · Published · Last updated

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Do this now

  1. Change your password if you can still log in.
  2. If not, use instagram.com/hacked.
  3. Check Accounts Center for an email or phone you did not add.
  4. Check the username. Take it back if it is free.
  5. Report the phishing account.

What to write

Report note: "This account sent me a fake copyright warning with a login link on [date]. After I entered my details, my username @[og] was changed."

Deadlines to know

What to avoid

Official sources

Platforms change their help pages and forms often. Follow the wording on your own screen and the current Help Center. Ogclaim is an independent service and is not affiliated with Meta or any platform named on this site.

YOUR QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

How do I check real warnings?

Account Status in Settings shows real notices.

Can they keep my handle?

Report it. Instagram decides.

Where can I read more?

See OG handle DM scams.

Want it handled for you?

Send the username on WhatsApp or email. You hear whether it looks workable. See the refund policy on the pricing page.

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