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UPDATE: Jan. 11, 2026, 2:04 p.m. EST We have updated this story, initially published on January 10, to include a statement from Instagram responding to concerns about password reset scams, saying that ...
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Instagram users are receiving unexpected password reset emails in social engineering attacks. Learn how to spot these scams and protect your account.