Beware! Here’s how to scam on Instagram with supposed Shein accounts

Perhaps you have received in the last few days a supposed gift voucher. 500 euros to be spent in the online shop of a well-known brand. Perhaps it is a theft or a type of scam that has already been reporte by users in Colombia and Europe.

According to international media reports. People are being lure by these fraudulent vouchers whose purpose is to make them access a link. Through which they are asked for personal information, bank card numbers and details.

Beware! Here’s how to scam on Instagram with supposed Shein accounts

The Instagram account links to a fake Shein website. Which can be read in English, French, Spanish and other languages. But this is a form of theft that is widespread around the world. So technology experts recommend being wary of messages advertising. A prize that demands any kind of personal information out of the blue.

How do I avoid being tagged on Instagram?

To avoid being tagged on your Instagram account(s) you should go to “Settings”, select “Privacy” and then “Posts”, where you will find three alternatives: “Everyone”, “People you follow” or “No one”. There you can choose the one you prefer, but if you don’t want to be tagged by any account you should click on the last box.

In the same “Privacy” section, you can go to “Mentions” to prevent your name from being ‘hovered’ in comments on posts.