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In recent years, the biggest problem that social media platforms have been consistently tackling is the spread of fake followers. Be it Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, fake followers have become a major concern for all. However, what\u2019s concerning for social media platforms has become profitable for fake influencers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Content creators put tremendous amounts of effort and time to increase their follower count and influence. Although some take the quick route to success without considering the consequences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Social media platforms consistently update their algorithms to tackle fake followers. But with the rapid technological advancements, fake account distributors keep finding new ways to exploit the system. In 2018, Twitter took major steps to find and remove fake accounts and would up suspending nearly 70 million fake followers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Who are fake influencers?” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\n

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Before we talk about how to identify fake influencers, you need to first understand what makes them fake. This way you can identify the characteristics that can help you differentiate the fake influencers from the real ones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Fake influencers are social media users that by all means and appearances seem genuine. Like other influencers, they post genuine content similar to those from their industry or niche. The one thing that distinguishes them from authentic influencers is the massive number of bought accounts that inflate their follower base. In other words, they do not possess any meaningful influence in terms of audience or the industry they operate in.<\/p>\n

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