- Following a big amount of other accounts compared to their own following.
- High engagement metrics but low followers.
- Erratic engagement numbers (some posts lots, others none)
- Lots of views, but no comments.
- Automatic Direct Message when you follow.
How do you detect a bot?
How can bot traffic be identified? Web engineers can look directly at network requests to their sites and identify likely bot traffic. An integrated web analytics tool, such as Google Analytics or Heap, can also help to detect bot traffic.
How do you find out if an IP address is a bot?
"If you keep seeing the same IP address pop up on your logs, then the chances are they could be a bot," he added. You can check the IP addresses, location, and hostname manually, using a website like IPAvoid. If the IP is included on a blacklist or is not a residential address, there's a strong chance that it's a bot.Feb 2, 2018
How do you spot bots on Instagram?
Take a look at the account's comments on other people's posts. If the comments are repeatedly generic, i.e. "Pretty pic," its a sign there's a bot behind the profile. Check if the account has tons of followers, but terrible content.Aug 23, 2018
Can you trace a fake Instagram account?
Fake Accounts: Can You Trace Them? Our social media investigators hear this question a lot: Is it possible to trace online accounts? Unfortunately, the only real answer is: it depends. While we have successfully been able to trace many fake accounts, it is almost always an uphill battle.May 16, 2019