This story, originally published on Jan. 22, 2018, has been updated. You're probably familiar with the popular photo sharing social media app Instagram, but have you ever heard of a "Finsta?" » ...

Understanding the Context

NBC4 Columbus: ‘Finsta’: Teens are sharing their dark side with fake Instagram accounts GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WOOD) – Parents beware: a dangerous social media trend most adults don’t know about is making its way across Instagram. It’s called Finsta, which is shorthand for fake Instagram. WFLA News Channel 8: There is a darker side to Instagram called ‘Finsta’ GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Parents beware: a dangerous social media trend most adults don’t know about is making its way across Instagram.

Key Insights

It’s called Finsta, which is shorthand for fake Instagram. FOX59 News: ‘Finsta’: A secret Instagram account teens are using and parents need to know about ‘Finsta’: A secret Instagram account teens are using and parents need to know about Valley News Live: You may know about your kids Instagram but what about their "Finsta"? The Fargo Police Department posted a reminder for parents to be on the look out for what teens call a "Finsta." You may be following your teen on Instagram, but do you know about their Finsta, or fake ... You may know about your kids Instagram but what about their "Finsta"? Gotta Be Mobile: How to Find Out if Your Kid Has a Second Instagram Account (Finsta) Does your kid have a Finsta?

Final Thoughts

That’s a fake Instagram account if you aren’t caught up on the latest lingo. We’ll show you how to find out if your kid has a second Instagram account, or even a third. If ... How to Find Out if Your Kid Has a Second Instagram Account (Finsta) This is You Won't Regret It, a new weekly column featuring recommendations, tips, and unsolicited advice from the Mashable culture team. Perhaps you're familiar with "finstas," the secondary Instagram ...