Instagram Verification Badge Scam

phishing

An account claiming to be Instagram support offers a verified badge for a fee. Victims pay but never receive verification and lose control of their account details.

Known Contact Details

Social Media

@insta_scam_38

How They Request Payment

Mobile Money

Payments requested via Cash Send, Instant Money, or e-Wallet.

Cryptocurrency

Funds moved via Binance wallet or USDT transfer to an external wallet.

Common Targets

employed

North West

3 reported

How This Scam Works

Fake Instagram support → paid verification offer → collect fee and account details → no badge.

Reported Locations

Emalahleni, Mpumalanga, South Africa

3 reports

Est. R 11 139 lost

First reported 27 February 2026

Last reported 21 April 2026

instagramverificationbadgereport

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Instagram Verification Badge Scam

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