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Back to siteFake ads on Instagram mislead users, damage brand reputation, and pose real security threats. Learn how to detect, report, and remove them quickly and effectively to protect y
Fraudulent ads on Instagram can seriously harm both consumers and brands. From fake product listings to phishing schemes, these ads not only deceive users but also damage the reputation of legitimate businesses.
In this article, we’ll walk you through how to detect and report scammy ads on Instagram, so you can protect your brand, and your audience, from digital threats.
Instagram's popularity makes it an attractive platform for bad actors. Fake ads often mimic legitimate brands, offering counterfeit goods, redirecting to phishing websites, or tricking users into sharing personal data.
By reporting fraudulent content, you help protect your brand reputation, prevent user scams, and support Instagram’s enforcement of advertising policies.
Not all ads are what they seem. Here are some red flags that can help you spot a fraudulent one:
Instagram allows users to report fraudulent ads directly from the app or through an official web form. Here’s how to do it using both methods:
If the ad is no longer visible or you prefer to report it via browser, you can use Instagram’s official reporting form for misleading or scam ads. Just visit the following link:
👉 Instagram’s Official Ad Report Form
This is especially useful for reporting ads you’ve documented or seen outside the app, and for managing larger-scale brand abuse issues.
Once reported, Instagram will investigate the ad. If it violates their ad policies, it may be taken down. However, for repeat or large-scale offenders, reporting alone may not be enough.
This is where professional brand protection becomes essential.
Reporting a few ads manually can help, but protecting your brand at scale requires more. At Smart Protection, we help brands detect and remove fraudulent ads, impersonations, and counterfeits across all digital channels, including Instagram.
Our technology:
If you’re facing persistent brand abuse on Instagram or any other platform, we’re here to help.
You don’t have to deal with it alone. Contact us to learn how Smart Protection can help you identify and remove fraudulent ads that harm your business and your customers.