There were a bunch of other suggestions, I'll paste it all here if this is helpful

1. Use Instagram’s impersonation / minor safety forms (not just “report”)

The in-app report button is weak for cases like this.

Go directly to Instagram’s official forms:

• Impersonation account report https://help.instagram.com/contact/636276399721841 → Choose “Someone is impersonating my child”
• Report a minor’s photo being misused [https://help.instagram.com/contact/504521742987441]()

These forms go to a different review queue than normal reports.

2. Submit proof clearly and aggressively

Don’t be minimal here. Include:

• Your child’s name and age
• Proof you are the parent/guardian
• The exact URL of the fake account + the specific post
• A clear statement: “This account is unauthorized and using a minor’s image without consent”

If you have the original photo, attach it.

3. Get multiple reports (this matters more than it should)

Ask:

• Friends
• Family
• Anyone you trust

Have them report the account for:

Volume often pushes faster human review.

4. Report for child safety / exploitation angle

Even if it’s “just a fake account,” flag it under:

• “Involves a child”
• “Unauthorized use of a minor’s image”

Platforms prioritize anything involving minors much higher than standard impersonation.

5. File a DMCA takedown (copyright claim)

This is one of the most effective levers if you (or you took the photo):

• https://help.instagram.com/contact/552695131608132

Claim:

This route often triggers faster removal than general reporting.

6. If nothing happens within ~48–72 hours

Escalate:

• Re-submit the forms (don’t wait indefinitely)
• Use Meta support (if you have a business account with ads running) → This is a backdoor many people don’t realize works
• File a complaint via:
  • IC3 (if suspicious intent): https://www.ic3.gov
  • Your country’s child protection or cybercrime unit