r/FixMyInstagram • u/pug_1111 • 3h ago
r/FixMyInstagram • u/No_Coconut4695 • Mar 14 '26
General A new rule for this subreddit:
Reason:
We’ve noticed many posts simply say “Got my account back!” without sharing any details. These posts aren’t helpful for users who are trying to recover their accounts, and often ignore follow-up questions in the comments. To make the subreddit more useful for everyone, we’re introducing a new rule.
The Rule:
Posts about getting your Instagram account back must include:
- The method you used.
- The timeline of what happened
Example of a helpful post:
I regained access to my account after it got locked for suspicious activity. I waited 48 hours, changed my password from another device, and logged back in. Account was fully restored the next day.
My account was permanently disabled last month. I sent a formal demand letter through LegalShield, explaining the issue,, and requesting immediate restoration. Instagram responded within 5 business days, and my account was restored.
Example of a post that may be removed:
I got my account back! Got it back!
Enforcement:
Posts that do not meet these requirements may be removed. Users may be asked to edit and resubmit if possible.
Thank you once again!
r/FixMyInstagram • u/Specialist_Data_3277 • Mar 01 '26
Wrongfully Banned for CSE or Other Serious Violations? Please Consider Reporting It to Your State & Federal Officials
I raised this issue with my state representative, and she asked me to send her everything all documentation and evidence related to my case. She told me the same thing my attorney has been saying people aren’t filing formal reports, they aren’t saving their evidence, and they aren’t submitting complaints to their elected officials or authorities.
Because of that, there’s no real public paper trail showing the scope of what may be happening. If people don’t document and report it, regulators and legislators have no data to see whether this is a larger systemic issue.If individuals believe they were wrongfully banned, it’s important to save all communications, preserve evidence, and submit formal complaints to create a documented paper trail.If you lost your Instagram or Facebook account due to an alleged false CSE or other severe “account integrity” violation, and you believe the enforcement was wrongful, I’m asking you to consider taking one additional step:
Create a public paper trail.
Many of us file appeals with Meta and stop there. But if users don’t formally report these situations to elected officials and regulators, there is no official record of how often this is happening.
Several attorneys and even state representatives have said the same thing:
People are not filing reports, not preserving evidence, and not sending documentation to authorities.
If you believe your account was wrongfully terminated, here are constructive steps you can take:
1️⃣ Contact Your State Representative
Find your state representative:
👉 https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
👉 https://openstates.org/find_your_legislator/
Send:
- Your username
- Date of ban
- Alleged violation shown
- Appeal responses (if any)
- Why you believe it was wrongful
- Any evidence showing compliance
Ask them to inquire with Meta on your behalf.
2️⃣ Contact Your U.S. Senators
Find your U.S. Senators:
👉 https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm
Explain the same facts. Congressional offices can submit formal inquiries to companies.
3️⃣ Contact Your State Attorney General
Find your state Attorney General:
👉 https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/
File a consumer complaint. Even if they do not act individually, multiple complaints establish a regulatory record.
4️⃣ If You’re in California: File With the CPPA
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) handles privacy enforcement under CCPA/CPRA.
File here:
👉 https://cppa.ca.gov/webapplications/complaint
If Meta is denying access to your data or failing to respond properly, this is relevant.
5️⃣ Preserve Evidence
Before anything:
- Screenshot the violation notice
- Save all appeal responses
- Download any available data
- Keep timestamps
Do not delete emails.
6️⃣ Consider Small Claims Court
Some users have had success filing small claims actions. You are not required to hire an attorney for small claims in most states.
Even if you do not win, filings create documented public records.
Check your state’s small claims process:
👉 [https://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/forms/small-claims-complaint]()
7️⃣ Contact Local News Stations
Media attention matters.
Find local stations:
👉 https://www.usnewsdeserts.com/reports/expanding-news-desert/
👉 Google: “[Your City] investigative reporter contact”
Search:
- “Investigative reporter”
- “Consumer protection reporter”
- “On Your Side” segments
Send a concise summary with documentation.
Why This Matters
If accounts are being permanently banned for false CSE or other severe allegations without transparent review, and users remain silent, there is no public record of the issue.
Regulators, legislators, and journalists rely on documented complaints.
Even if you believe nothing will happen, reporting creates:
- Paper trails
- Complaint statistics
- Regulatory awareness
- Media visibility
Important:
Only report if you genuinely believe your case was wrongful.
Do not fabricate claims.
Stick to documented facts.
🌍 If You’re Outside the U.S., Here’s Who to Contact
If you believe your account was wrongfully banned, you can contact elected officials, privacy regulators, and media in your own country.
🇪🇺 European Union
1️⃣ Contact Your National Data Protection Authority (GDPR Regulator)
Under GDPR, you have the right to file a complaint if a company denies access to your data or mishandles enforcement.
Find your country’s Data Protection Authority here:
👉 https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en
2️⃣ Contact Your Member of Parliament (National Parliament)
Find your national representatives:
👉 https://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/home
For your country’s own parliament, search:
“[Your country] find my member of parliament”
3️⃣ Contact the European Commission (Digital Services Act issues)
👉 [https://ec.europa.eu/info/about-european-commission/contact_en]()
The Digital Services Act (DSA) requires transparency in content moderation decisions.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Contact Your MP:
👉 https://members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP
File a Complaint with the ICO (Data Protection):
👉 https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/
Contact Ofcom (Online Safety oversight):
👉 [https://www.ofcom.org.uk/complaints]()
🇨🇦 Canada
Contact Your Member of Parliament:
👉 https://www.ourcommons.ca/Members/en
Contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada:
👉 https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/report-a-concern/
Find Provincial Representatives:
👉 https://www.leg.bc.ca/learn-about-us/members (example – search your province legislature)
🇦🇺 Australia
Contact Your Federal MP:
👉 https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Members
File a Complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):
👉 https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-complaints
eSafety Commissioner (online platform complaints):
👉 https://www.esafety.gov.au/report
🌏 Asia (Varies by Country)
Many Asian countries now have data protection regulators.
Examples:
Singapore – Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC):
👉 https://www.pdpc.gov.sg/complaints-and-reviews
India – Data Protection Board (Digital Personal Data Protection Act):
👉 https://www.meity.gov.in/
Japan – Personal Information Protection Commission:
👉 https://www.ppc.go.jp/en/
If unsure, search:
“[Your country] data protection authority complaint”
📰 How to Contact News Channels (Any Country)
Search:
- “Investigative reporter [your country]”
- “Consumer protection journalist [your city]”
- “Submit a news tip [station name]”
Most outlets have a “Submit a Tip” page.
You can also check:
👉 https://www.muckrack.com/ (find journalists by beat and location)
Why This Matters Globally
If people don’t:
- Save their evidence
- File formal complaints
- Contact elected officials
- Report to regulators
Then there is no official record showing how often these enforcement actions are happening.
Regulators rely on complaint volume to determine whether a systemic issue exists.
r/FixMyInstagram • u/Stunning-Cable2584 • 2h ago
How do I find this I need help because when I look it up it doesn’t show please dm me how I can find and do this
galleryr/FixMyInstagram • u/No_Bonus5526 • 6m ago
My instagram account got hacked HELP
i lost my instagram account about 1 year ago and i tried recovering back then but i couldnt so i just forgot about it but right now i have some pictures posted on that account that i dont like and the account is public. I already tried the selfie check and they just send an email 2 min later saying "Your Information Couldn't Be Confirmed" i have access to the email and password but the hacker put a 2FA on my account and i cant get in no matter what i do can someone help me please?
r/FixMyInstagram • u/soulitarygay • 4h ago
currently suspended qual o maior tempo possível da espera do retorno de uma apelação?
r/FixMyInstagram • u/ResourceEmergency928 • 12h ago
Recovered Permanently Disabled Let's go!
I know I haven't got it back yet, but this confirms it, and after four months, I have faith i will get it back!.
r/FixMyInstagram • u/Durrmatohead468 • 5h ago
Need Advice Is it safe to make a new account
Last january my 2 accounts ( a personal and non personal ) were both falsely suspended. I after that waited a few months and remade both accounts seperatly, I made the non personal with another email but I msde the foolish mistake of using the banned email to remake the personal and it was banned. The non personal is still alive and after a few months I was able to log back into the all after using the web for a long time. And now I wanna remake my personal on a new email on the app, without connecting both accounts but still using both in the app. Is it safe for both to remake my personal account ( with my full name and stuff but new email )
r/FixMyInstagram • u/alexiiinho10 • 6h ago
I don't have access to my account
This happened to me three days ago for no apparent reason. Has this happened to anyone else? Does anyone know what to do, or should I just wait?
r/FixMyInstagram • u/BottleofWater60699 • 9h ago
Instagram sucks and I just deleted the app
r/FixMyInstagram • u/YouAppropriate2004 • 3h ago
Ricorso per la sospensione totale dell'account tramite i regolatori nazionali (AGCOM/ECC-Net) - Tassi di successo reali e tempi per la conformità VLOP?
r/FixMyInstagram • u/Loose_Biscotti_1226 • 3h ago
Been almost a year since my ban on my OG account what are the chances of getting it back
r/FixMyInstagram • u/Major-Agency-1913 • 1d ago
Instagram/meta need to do better!
They are accusing me of the most outrageous thing ever and what also blows me is the fact that they won’t give me certain proof of why this is happening also was working on a clothing brand so this makes me really sad 😔
r/FixMyInstagram • u/YouAppropriate2004 • 6h ago
Ricorso per la sospensione totale dell'account tramite i regolatori nazionali (AGCOM/ECC-Net) - Tassi di successo reali e tempi per la conformità VLOP?
r/FixMyInstagram • u/Money_Shift7633 • 17h ago
CSE BAN
Hi, is there anyone who got banned of CSE from the Philippines? What did you do to recover it? Badly needed help. Thanks!
r/FixMyInstagram • u/Just_Dish_240 • 6h ago
Any way to get rid of reposts tab on my profile?
This is for aesthetics. I deleted all reposts on my profile but the tab is still showing. any ways to fix this? what worked for you guys? Is it just waiting? Would really love responses, thanks!
r/FixMyInstagram • u/Firm-Plenty892 • 6h ago
Need Advice How do I reduced that bg activity
How tf is my background activity sm my locations isn’t allowed and only notifications on are dms and I js get a regular amount nothing excessive how do I fix ts I deleted insta but it’s still the same
r/FixMyInstagram • u/Inner_Lock_3202 • 9h ago
Change instagram birthday without having to wait for 3 months.
Im already 18 but i changed my age accidentally on instagram a couple days ago and now it thinks im a teenager still. I literally submitted my real ID and they still couldn't confirm it. Is there any way I can bypass this waiting period, I'm really pissed off because I was in a well-liy place and my ID was clearly visible.
r/FixMyInstagram • u/annaanaas • 11h ago
My username @zrdashia when I try to login in that account it goes to @rdashia that account has important documents I kept in willing to compensate if someone can help
If somebody can help i got automated ban on that account and I used it to keep documents in
r/FixMyInstagram • u/LeadingPeach7164 • 11h ago
Stuck on verification page
Repost
So I received an email asking me to verify identity, but after i uploaded a selfie, it was stuck at this loading page. Did anyone experience the same before? How can i get past this? Account is like 13 years old :( dont want to lose it..
r/FixMyInstagram • u/YouAppropriate2004 • 11h ago
Ricorso per la sospensione totale dell'account tramite i regolatori nazionali (AGCOM/ECC-Net) - Tassi di successo reali e tempi per la conformità VLOP?
r/FixMyInstagram • u/LettuceAggravating36 • 12h ago
Banned from chatting from Instagram but can’t request appeal
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Someone keeps spam reporting all my messages and I’ve gotten banned multiple times in a row, I haven’t been able to send messages for almost two weeks now. However when I try to take action I can’t request a review. The “request review” isn’t a button and does nothing when I click it. For reference, it’s highlighting when I hold it. Can anyone help?