Instagram Scam Alert: Jayne thought she was chatting with a mate. But her friend’s account had been hijacked by crooks – and Jayne got caught in their trap.
£1,000 Turned Into Nightmare
The scammers convinced Jayne to invest £1,000 with a wild promise: a massive £19,000 return. But that was just the start. To “guarantee” her payout, they demanded more cash – and even made her film a promo video for the dodgy scheme.
They Stole Her Account Too
Jayne handed over her Instagram login and password “to prove her identity.” That’s when the scammers struck again, hijacking her account and using her video to scam her friends next.
What To Do If You’re Targeted
- Contact your bank immediately if you’ve given away any financial details.
- Get advice from Citizens Advice scams advisor: call 0808 250 5050 or visit https://bit.ly/2SiaFrX
- Report it to Action Fraud: call 0300 123 2040 or visit https://bit.ly/2RvjBfK
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