Some Instagram Users Report Problems Accessing Accounts
Instagram is currently experiencing an outage in some parts of the world, according to user reports on Twitter and Downdetector.
As a result of the outage, some users are reporting that their accounts are being locked and/or suspended for "violations" and some have reported a sudden decrease in follower count. In a tweet, Instagram said it's aware of the problems and is working to fix them. We'll update this article when we learn more.
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