Jan. 14, 2026
9. The Instagram Ticket Scam: When Your Profile Sells Without You
Her page kept selling after she lost the password
Her followers trusted her name. Then her page started selling tickets she never posted. Overnight the grid fills with urgent drops and countdowns; DMs flood with “is this you?” and “where are my seats.” Locked out and stuck in support loops, she watches her brand used against her audience. We trace how the takeover worked, where the money went, and the steps to get her account and followers' trust back.
Hosted by Frank Battiston. Produced by Daniel Urdanivia. A PowerTale Podcasts production.
Stay Aware · Stay Present · Stay Safe.
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