Report it as impersonation
On the fake profile, tap the three dots, then Report, then the option that says the account is pretending to be someone. Choose "Me" if it's you.
No Instagram account? Use the form
Instagram's Help Center has an impersonation form that anyone can use. You may be asked for a photo of your ID.
Warn your followers
Post a story saying the account is fake and ask people not to send money or click links. Ask friends to report it as impersonating you, but only if it really is.
If it keeps coming back
Keep a list of every fake username with screenshots. Make your real account easy to identify with a clear bio. If it keeps happening, we can handle the takedowns for you.
Want us to handle it?
If the official route stalls, our fake account takedown service gets it done. We never need your password.
Official sources
Meta updates its help pages and flows often. Always follow the wording on your own notice and the current official Help Center. Unbanz is an independent service and is not affiliated with Meta, Instagram or Facebook.