Instagram policy: Instagram declares that there is "no truth" on a new message post-alert hoax

Instagram has discredited a widely circulated publication, wrongly claiming that the social platform had changed its privacy policy. The hoax, which has been shared by several celebrities, requires users to share it again to prevent Instagram from using your content, including deleted messages.

Stephanie Otway, a Facebook spokeswoman, who owns Instagram, told CBS News: "There is no truth in this article".

The false record, full of typos, has already fooled Rick Perry, US Secretary of Energy, Rob Lowe, Melissa Joan Hart and Usher, and probably many others on your wire. The hoax begins: "Do not forget tomorrow begins the new Instagram rule where they can use your photos.Do not forget the deadline today!"

"Everything you posted becomes public from today, even deleted messages or banned photos," the message incorrectly asserts. "It costs nothing for a simple copy / paste, prevention is better than cure."

In an attempt to appear credible, the notice refers to a "Channel 13 News" that covered the change in Instagram policy. He also mentions "UCC 1-308-11 308-103" and "the Rome Statute".

The first seems to refer to the Uniform Commercial Code, a broad set of commercial laws. The Rome Statute is the treaty that formed the International Criminal Court, where crimes such as genocide and war crimes are the subject of investigation and prosecution. Neither can you protect from a supposed violation of Instagram.

While some big names have cracked up for the hoax, Trevor Noah, host of the "Daily Show," is mocked at the meme. "Instagram you are a naughty boy, do not use my message for your nastiness ok! I do not allow it for that. Now I'm stopping because it was also on the 13th chain! "

This type of hoax previously existed, with the exception of slightly different versions each time it resurfaced. In 2012, Snopes.com demystified a similar meme, widely shared on Facebook.

Facebook and Instagram do not claim ownership of the content posted by users. However, as stated in the Facebook Terms of Use, Facebook requires your permission to use your content for "Product Provision and Improvement purposes" and other services.