Yes, you can buy Instagram followers… but that doesn't mean you should. Why? Buying Instagram followers means paying for a number, which means most of your "followers" will be bots or inactive accounts who'll either spam (or never engage with) your posts. Plus, they can cause more harm than good (keep reading).

Look for these red flags: Followers with no photos or posts: If an influencer is followed by users who have not posted and/or lack a profile picture, you can typically assume that these followers are fake. Brands should also look out for influencers with followings of tons of private accounts and “spammy” usernames.

While buying followers isn't illegal, it can violate Instagram's terms of service. This can lead to consequences such as the removal of fake followers or, in severe cases, account suspension or banning.

inBeat's Fake Followers checker saves you a lot of resources by scanning social profiles for you and detecting which potential influencers are followed by fake accounts. Isn't it better to collaborate with influencers with a bigger follower count to reach more potential customers?