Warning signs your Instagram account has been hacked and what to do about it

These are the red flags to watch out for

Your Instagram account may be targeted even if you don’t have many followers (Alamy/PA)

Whether you’re a prolific selfie poster, get a kick from hilarious meme accounts, or just like to see what your friends are up to, Instagram can be a whole lot of fun – until your account gets hacked, that is.

Even if you don’t have millions (or even thousands) of followers, you could still be targeted by cyber criminals – and sometimes it’s not obvious if someone else has gained access to your profile.