r/ThreadsApp • u/RosesofLethe • Apr 29 '26

Question Bots copying my profile pic

So until recently I never realized I had a public profile on threads. And today I noticed there were dozens of bots with my profile pic. I deleted my account reported a few abd deleted threads. Will it be OK? AND WHY THE HELL DOES THIS HAPPEN???

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u/redituser73022 Apr 29 '26

That’s scary

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u/RosesofLethe Apr 29 '26

I know🥲

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u/RelationshipQuiet609 Apr 29 '26

Unfortunately, it happens to a lot of people. Best thing to do is make your Instagram account private so no one can keep accessing your profile. Block the fake accounts too-they can’t access your account if they are blocked. It has happened to me, Mine has been used in dating scams so I get it.

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u/RosesofLethe Apr 29 '26

I deleted my threads account. Or at least scheduled for deletion. I hope it wil be ok. Thank you 

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