Just two days ago, I closed my Instagram account and deleted the app from my phone. I am an elderly man, and I found myself inundated with friend requests from people using names and profile pics of attractive young women. I assume a large percentage of these were scammers using fake identities. Many more asked outright for handouts ("steam cards" seem to be the preferred currency). I received offers from at least a dozen offering advice on how to invest in cryptocurrencies. I will miss the thrill of the constant messages, but I will not miss the dishonesty, attempted manipulation, and the underhanded schemes to con me.