Why am I getting requests from strangers on Instagram?

These reasons are possible: When you like someone’s post or leave a comment, someone may have seen your account and might be attracted by your profile photo. People might be attracted by your bio. They might have searched your Instagram name or ID.

Should you accept unknown request on Instagram?

Easy access to identity fraud That is fine, but once your information is out on the internet it is available for so many people to access. Accepting a stranger’s friend request increases the chance that you could be involved in identity fraud.

How do I stop unknown requests on Instagram?

In “Privacy,” tap the “Messages” option. Scroll down and locate the “Other People” section. Tap “Others on Instagram.” Under “Others on Instagram,” tap the “Don’t Receive Requests” option.

What are requests on Instagram?

It’s easy to see message requests on Instagram if users you don’t follow send you a direct message. When users who you don’t follow send you direct messages, their messages will appear as message requests that you can accept or decline. You can also block their account from the same screen.

What are Instagram requests?

Can you see who you’ve requested on Instagram?

Tap on the hamburger menu icon in the top right corner and then tap on Settings. Next, go to Security. Under Data and History, tap on Access Data. Now tap on the View All link for Current follow requests under Connections.

What happens if you follow random accounts on Instagram?

Some apps, especially suspicious ones, may automatically follow random accounts on Instagram and cause other problems. Not only is this annoying to you as a profile owner, but it can also get you flagged as a spam account by Instagram’s security system.

Why do I get so many spam follow requests on Instagram?

Most spam follow requests are created by spam bots crawling around Instagram looking for potential targets. It has its own name: Instaspam. This is the first step to protecting your account (and it sounds like you have already set the account to private). With a private account, you approve or deny requests to follow your page.

Why does my Instagram follow people I don’t know?

Here are the two most common reasons why this is happening: Your account has been compromised by third-party apps. Someone hacked into your account and is manually following people. Again, regardless of the reason, fixing the issue is quite easy.

Why is my Instagram account showing up as a suggestion?

When you tap follow on someone’s Instagram account you are given suggestions for other account you may also want to follow. Likewise, your account may show up as a suggestion to other individuals including spammers. Spammers can use this feature to follow public account and gain suggestions for public and private accounts they should also follow.