Facebook / Instagram Account Phishing
Attack Trigger
Account suspension or copyright violation notice forces immediate login
What Attackers Want
Social media credentials / linked payment method / account takeover
How This Attack Works
Attackers send emails or DMs impersonating Meta claiming your Facebook or Instagram account has been flagged for a policy violation, copyright infringement, or suspicious login. A link leads to a convincing fake login page that steals your credentials and linked payment methods.
Red Flags to Watch For
- ✗Sender is not from @meta.com, @facebook.com, or @instagram.com
- ✗Login link does not go to facebook.com or instagram.com
- ✗Email threatens permanent account deletion within 24–48 hours
- ✗Requests your password to "appeal" the violation
- ✗Copyright claim references content you do not recognize
- ✗Page asks for your two-factor authentication code
Known Malicious Domains
These domains have been associated with this attack. Never click links going to these addresses.
- facebook-account-verify.comMALICIOUS
- instagram-security-alert.netMALICIOUS
- meta-login-confirm.comMALICIOUS
- fb-account-suspended.netMALICIOUS
Glance automatically blocks emails from domains on this list. Domain list is not exhaustive — attackers register new domains continuously.
How Glance Stops This
- Domain similarity analysis catches lookalike sender addresses at millisecond speed
- SPF / DKIM / DMARC validation flags authentication failures before you ever see the email
- VirusTotal + Google Safe Browsing checks every link in real time
- Urgency language detection scores the email higher for manual review
- Known malicious domain blocklist updated continuously from live scan data
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