How to view or accept hidden message requests on Instagram
What's the story
Instagram hides message requests that may contain scams or offensive words, phrases, or emojis. You won't receive notifications for such message requests, and they will appear separately in your hidden requests folder in DMs. Here's how you can view, manage, or accept message requests from non-followers. Note that messages from accounts you've already connected with won't be hidden, even if they include offensive content.
User guide
Managing hidden requests
Open Instagram, and tap the paper plane icon in the top right of the Feed. Select "Requests," then choose "Hidden requests." Tap "Delete all" at the bottom to remove all hidden message requests, or select the message thread you want to open. Here, you can use the "Accept" button to move the conversation to your main messages folder.
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Reporting messages on Instagram
Instagram lets you report a hidden message. After reporting, the message content will be sent to the platform's Help Team for review. The account you report won't know who submitted the report. Remember, your report remains anonymous unless you're reporting an intellectual property infringement.