How to Remove Catfish Accounts from Instagram?

Instagram is a core platform for influencers and content creators to build their fanbase, engage with followers, and monetize their brand. However, catfish accounts—fake profiles impersonating creators—have become rampant, often operated by bots looking to scam and misuse identities.

When fans search for you on Instagram, they should find the real you—not fraudulent impersonators. Unfortunately, Instagram is slow at detecting and removing these bot accounts, leaving creators vulnerable to identity theft and scams.

Why Are Catfish Accounts a Big Problem on Instagram?

Fake accounts on Instagram are more than just an annoyance—they can:

• Steal your identity by using your photos, videos, and personal information.
• Scam your followers by pretending to be you and soliciting money or personal details.
• Damage your brand’s reputation by engaging in harmful behavior under your name.
• Divert your traffic and engagement to fake accounts, reducing your visibility.

How to Take Down a Fake Instagram Account

• Go to the impersonating profile.
• Tap the three dots in the top-right corner.
• Select Report → It’s pretending to be someone else → Me (or someone you know).
• Follow Instagram’s prompts to submit the report.
• Optionally, ask your followers to report the account as well to speed up action.

Instagram may take time to process reports, and sometimes fake accounts remain active despite multiple reports.

How BranditScan Helps You Remove Catfish Accounts

BranditScan offers an automated yet creator-controlled approach to tracking and removing fake accounts on Instagram. Here’s how we help:

• ✅ Facial Recognition Technology: We use AI to accurately detect impersonators using your photos and likeness.
• ✅ High-Accuracy Takedowns: Our system ensures only real catfish accounts are flagged, preventing mistakes.
• ✅ Creator-Controlled Removals: Unlike fully automated systems, we give you control—so fan pages and backups stay up while fraudulent accounts come down.
• ✅ Faster Resolution than Instagram Alone: Since Instagram’s response time is slow, we actively escalate cases to improve takedown speed.

Full Control Over Your Online Presence

BranditScan understands that not every account using your images is harmful. Fan pages, tribute accounts, and backup profiles often contribute to your brand’s reach. That’s why we don’t blindly remove everything—you decide which accounts stay and which should be taken down.

With BranditScan.com's Instagram protection, you stay in control of your digital identity and safeguard your brand against impersonators. Begin your free takedowns on Instagram today!