A week later, the "free" price tag revealed its hidden cost. Farhod received an email: “Your account has been flagged for suspicious activity.” His account was shadowbanned. He couldn't appear in hashtags, and his search visibility vanished.

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Disclaimer: This paper is for educational purposes. Utilizing third-party services to artificially inflate engagement metrics violates Instagram's Terms of Service.