intro: 0:00 how to report a profile as Spam: 0:29 report a profile as inappropriate: 1:10 final thoughts: 3:31 I thought I'd share how to report a suspected fake profile to Instagram. The steps are very easy to do. You can report them using the Instagram app or when using a desktop. How to report an account: 1. Log into your account (app or desktop) 2. Find a profile you think is suspicious example: a new follower who has a bunch of followers but no photos. Or a profile claiming to be a well-known brand. 3. view the profile 4. click/tap on the three dots at the top right-hand corner of the profile. A list will appear 5. click/tap report 6. You have an option to report the page under the report link as spam or inappropriate 7. When reporting as Spam 7a) click/tap report as spam and you're done. Now let's move on to the other option for reporting a fake profile. follow steps 1-6 above 8. reporting a profile as inappropriate 8a) You can choose to report posts, comments, or messages This basically gives you info to read. However, you can report the account. 9. Reporting a profile under the inappropriate setting If you choose this option you'll have the following options: posting content that shouldn't be on Instagram (paraphrasing) pretending to be someone else it may be under the age of 13 10. If the account is fake or pretending to be a brand you would use the pretending to be someone else. They allow you to pick if the person is you, a brand, or a public figure/ celebrity. 10a) for the brands and public figures you will need to search for the profile name before submitting the report to Instagram. Intro and outro images created using Canva https://www.canva.com/join/pita-traffic-air Video created using Wondershare software Check out Filmora video editor by visiting the link below https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=866347&u=1396287&m=44487&urllink=&afftrack= cam, lighting, and background Webcam used (updated version): https://amzn.to/2SUWVok Ring light used: https://amzn.to/2SXz87z Background (Similar product design): https://amzn.to/2EbdSTl Mic used when recording voiceovers https://amzn.to/2Z72Q9A Mic stand https://amzn.to/2N0o9VA mic filter https://amzn.to/2MtCCdQ For business inquiries: va@reviewsandsavingspal.com Don't forget to follow me via my social sites as well. Blog: http://reviewsandsavingspal.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nessa6297/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reviewsandsavingspal/ Tumblr: https://reviewsandsavingspal.tumblr.c... Twitter: https://twitter.com/vanessa6297 Disclosure: some of the above links are affiliate link(s). This means that if an item is purchased a small commission may be earned to help keep sharing videos with all of you.