Receiving Instagram group spam message requests? Here's how to stop it.
The joys of Instagram bots and spam accounts on Instagram, there seems to be more by the day.
You may notice in your Instagram message requests that you’re added to group accounts with spammy/fake accounts. Our Honest London Instagram was added to easily 30+ per day, it’s really annoying.
Why do they do this? There’s no certain answer but we would guess this is to help the bots algorithms for people who purchase followers. If the bots have ‘active’ accounts (simply by you accepting the request or replying “stop adding me”) the sellers can advertise as “real following” for sale.
ANOTHER reason why you should never purchase following.
Anyway, here’s how to end this annoyance.
App instructions:
Go to your profile home
Tap the menu button in the upper right corner
A menu of options will slide up from the bottom of your phone. Tap “Settings” it’s the first option and has a gear icon
You’ll be taken to another menu. Tap “Notifications” it’s the second one down and has a bell icon
Another menu will appear listing types of notifications! Tap “Direct Messages” it’s the 4th option from the top
The third option down is “group requests”. Tap “Off”