Instagram Reels scammers are selling millions of fake views and fake likes on the new TikTok's rival, a few hours after it was launched. According to Business Insider's latest report, the scammers who are selling the fake likes and views on Instagram's new short-video feature were able to acquire enough money to buy a decent home and a good car.
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He claimed that it only took him a few hours to generate fake views on Instagram Reels.
"I use my bots for followers' stories' Likes, and now for Reels," said the botnet manager.
"I guess Instagram is happy if we push their TikTok copy," he added, saying that Instagram does not have any regulations stating that view botting is not allowed.
However, the parent firm of Instagram, Facebook, said that the company is making ways on how to crack down on inauthentic activity. The new app was said to be Facebook's second attempt to capitalize on the short-form video market, its previous app, Lasso, was closed last month.
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Written by: Giuliano de Leon.
