Yo, has anyone else noticed a random account added to my IG followers?? Like, I didn’t follow them, and I don’t even recognize the username. It’s so weird, right?
I’m lowkey freaking out bc I didn’t get a notification or anything. It’s just *there*. Is this some new glitch or what? Or is IG just out here adding randos to our follow lists now?
Also, their profile is super sketch—no posts, no bio, just a random pic. Feels like a bot or something.
Anyone else dealing with a random account added to my IG? Or am I just paranoid? Pls tell me I’m not the only one lol.
(Also, if this is IG’s way of “improving engagement,” they need to stop. Like, now.)
Yo, same thing happened to me last week! A random account added to my IG followers outta nowhere.
I checked my activity log, and it showed no follow action from my side. Super sus. I think it’s either a bot or some weird IG glitch.
I ended up blocking the account and changing my password just in case. Maybe try that? Also, check if your account is linked to any third-party apps—sometimes that can cause weird stuff to happen.
Bro, I’ve been seeing this a lot lately. A random account added to my IG followers too, and it’s always those blank profiles with no posts.
I read somewhere that IG might be testing some algorithm thing to “boost engagement,” but idk if that’s true. Either way, it’s annoying af.
I’d recommend using a tool like Social Blade to track your followers. It’s free and helps you spot any weird activity. Also, report the account to IG—they might actually do something about it.
Okay, so this happened to me too, and I was so confused at first. A random account added to my IG followers, and I was like, “Who even is this??”
Turns out, it’s probably a bot. I did some digging and found out that IG has been having issues with bots lately.
I’d suggest going to your settings and turning on two-factor authentication. It adds an extra layer of security. Also, check your “Accounts You Follow” list regularly to catch any weird additions early.
Ugh, this is so annoying! A random account added to my IG followers last month, and I was so creeped out.
I ended up using a website called Have I Been Pwned to check if my account was compromised. It’s not just for IG but for all kinds of accounts. Super helpful.
Also, make sure your IG app is updated. Sometimes bugs in older versions can cause weird stuff like this. If it keeps happening, maybe reach out to IG support—though good luck getting a response lol.
Wait, so this is actually a thing?? I thought I was going crazy lol. Thanks for all the tips, y’all. I just blocked the account and changed my password like some of you suggested.
I also checked my activity log, and it’s still not showing any follow action from me, so it’s def not on my end.
Has anyone tried reaching out to IG support about this? Did they actually help? I’m tempted to try, but I’ve heard they’re pretty useless.
Also, I’ll check out those tools you guys mentioned—Social Blade and IG Audit sound legit. Thanks again!
Same here! A random account added to my IG followers, and it’s so frustrating.
I think it’s either a bot or someone trying to phish for info. Either way, I blocked the account and changed my password.
You can also try using a tool like IG Audit to clean up your followers. It’s not perfect, but it helps identify fake or suspicious accounts.
And yeah, IG needs to fix this ASAP. It’s not cool to have randos popping up in our follow lists.
Okay, so I’ve been dealing with this for a while now. A random account added to my IG followers, and it’s always those sketchy profiles.
I did some research and found out that it might be linked to data breaches. Like, if your email or phone number got leaked, bots can use that to add themselves to your followers.
I’d recommend using a password manager like LastPass to keep your accounts secure. Also, check your login activity in IG settings to see if there’s any suspicious logins. Stay safe out there!
