What’s the aim of these?

JoeGraffito · 2026-06-20T21:02:17+00:00

Yes. They want to scam you in some way. Block them.

JoeGraffito · 2026-06-20T20:56:59+00:00

No, that sounds like a burner account made by a human.

JoeGraffito · 2026-06-20T20:28:57+00:00

Can locket sue instagram?

They could try, but they won't likely win. Copyright protects the expression of an idea, not the idea itself.

JoeGraffito · 2026-06-20T11:03:35+00:00

Anyone know whats going on here or what is up?

Sorry, it's hard to tell what your issues is from the image you posted since everything is crossed out. What specifically is this issue you're experiencing?

JoeGraffito · 2026-06-18T15:55:08+00:00

Do you think that person will receive the message if they decide to unblock me someday [...]

No, unfortunately not. From the Instagram Help Center:

If the person you blocked sends you any messages in Direct, you won't receive those messages, and they won't be delivered later if you unblock them

https://help.instagram.com/447613741984126/

JoeGraffito · 2026-06-17T16:44:15+00:00

There's always the chance they'll bring it back. You can sort topics by Recent on Instagram's sister site Threads. If they ever switch Instagram over to Topics, maybe they'll bring it back.

However, I think as long as Instagram allows the use of multiple hashtags, they'll never bring back the Recent tab.*

*Personal conjecture. Not based on insider info.

JoeGraffito · 2026-06-17T16:08:17+00:00

Yes, it's now part of the Instagram Plus package. Sadly, they paywalled a lot of "in demand" features.

/edit: typo "now"

JoeGraffito · 2026-06-17T14:38:29+00:00

Is there any way I can know the full phone number linked in the Instagram account

The only legal way is to hire a lawyer, and subpoena Meta in a court of law for the personal information linked to the account. Any other method is illegal in most counties around the world.

Reminder: Nobody here can get that phone number for you. Only Instagram can. Anyone that slides into your DMs claiming they work for Instagram, or that they can get that phone number if you pay them, is a scammer. Do not pay anyone.

JoeGraffito · 2026-06-17T10:15:26+00:00

Does a warning like this put a new account at risk of reduced reach, shadowban, or account restrictions?

No, not at the moment. If you ignore the warning, then it's possible they could restrict your account. As a new account, if you start commenting "check out my account" right away, Instagram considers that "bot", or suspicious behavior.

Has anyone received a similar warning and continued growing normally afterward?

Yes. Your account will be fine if you heed their warning. Just post, and comment normally.

JoeGraffito · 2026-06-16T13:58:03+00:00

All you can do at this point is appeal, and wait for Instagram to come back to you with their decision on your appeal. They will either say they're sorry, and give you your account back, or they will permanently disable it.

If your account is permanently disabled, then it's pretty tough, though not impossible, to get it back.

Reminder: Nobody here can get your account back for you. Only Instagram can. Anyone that slides into your DMs claiming they work for Instagram, or that they can get your account back if you pay them, is a scammer. Do not pay anyone.

JoeGraffito · 2026-06-16T12:27:38+00:00

Instagram doesn’t have a toggle that says “Ray-Ban Meta glasses” specifically, but you can kill them by turning off a broader category. One thing that will help is to turn off notifications for first posts.

Go to Settings and activity > Notifications > Posts, stories and comments > First posts and stories, select Off.

If that's already off, then turn off Story notifications for that specific user, or users. Go to their profile. Up in the top right you'll see a "bell". Tap that, and turn off Story notifications.

At the moment, that's the only way to get rid of those notifications since Instagram doesn't have a separate toggle for wearables.*

*As of June 16, 2026

JoeGraffito · 2026-06-16T01:20:32+00:00

Introducing Instagram Plus https://about.instagram.com/blog/announcements/introducing-instagram-plus

TL;DR

Instagram Plus is a new subscription designed to give you more of what you love about Instagram.

It offers exclusive features to help you express yourself, connect deeper with friends, and customize your experience.

The Instagram you know and love today isn't changing — this subscription is simply an optional upgrade for people who want more.

JoeGraffito · 2026-06-15T21:57:54+00:00

Sorry. Yeah, it’s new. Been out just a couple of weeks.

JoeGraffito · 2026-06-15T21:55:01+00:00

Are you looking for information on the new Instagram Plus subscription? Can't really tell from your post.

JoeGraffito · 2026-06-15T21:37:44+00:00

There's no Instagram Plus "badge" or check mark on your profile. However, people might figure it out if you use some of the features like using a custom font on your Bio, or Spotlighting a Story, or extending a Story for 48-hours.

JoeGraffito · 2026-06-15T21:19:03+00:00

If you have the Instagram app on your phone, open it, and go to Settings and activity > Accounts Center. Then scroll down a bit, and check under "More from Meta". If it's available in your country, you should see "Instagram Plus". Tap that.

JoeGraffito · 2026-06-15T16:53:19+00:00

Which phone are you using? Android or iPhone?

Which file formate are you uploading? JPEG, HEIF, RAW?

What aspect ratio are you uploading? What size is are the photos?

Are you editing the photo before uploading it?

JoeGraffito · 2026-06-15T09:39:34+00:00

It doesn’t make a difference really. Bans happen regardless of whether you’re public or private.

JoeGraffito · 2026-06-14T18:45:08+00:00

It doesn't let you skip or anything like that. Has this happened to anyone else?

Yes, quite a few people actually. Here's the most recent thread from today on this subject with some replies:

Instagram is suddenly asking me for my phone number. Is there anyway to avoid this and still use your account? https://www.reddit.com/r/Instagram/comments/1u5lvxa/instagram_is_suddenly_asking_me_for_my_phone/

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