Why am i getting instagram messages on facebook messenger

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How do I stop Instagram messages from going to Facebook Messenger?
Why did I get an Instagram message on Facebook Messenger?
How do I disconnect Instagram from Messenger?
Why am I getting messages from Instagram on Facebook marketplace?

How do I stop Instagram messages from going to Facebook Messenger?

How to Disconnect Instagram DMs from Facebook Messenger.

In your Instagram app, go to Settings..

Select Privacy..

Go to Messages..

Under “Message Controls,” find the “Others on Facebook” option and tap on it..

Select “Don't receive requests.”.

Why did I get an Instagram message on Facebook Messenger?

The message is sent from an Instagram account, so check your friend's Instagram profile picture to be sure it matches the one in the message. The scammer will use the Facebook profile image to create the account. Again, it's another thing that's easy to overlook since you're receiving the message on Facebook messenger.

How do I disconnect Instagram from Messenger?

Unlink your Instagram account from other social networks.

Tap or your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile..

Tap in the top right, then tap Settings..

Tap Account..

Tap Sharing to Other Apps, then tap the social network you'd like to unlink..

Tap Unlink Account (iOS) or Unlink (Android)..

Why am I getting messages from Instagram on Facebook marketplace?

Beware of scammers acting like they are interested buyers. We have received several reports from individuals who say they received messages through Facebook Messenger or Instagram from an “interested party” until a sale was agreed upon.