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Finstagram — is it more than just a 'fake' Instagram account to post bad selfies?

In the age of social media, it's harder than ever to hide in plain sight. Finstagrams (a.k.a. fake Instagram accounts, or Finstas) provide a form of digital escapism for some.
This photo illustration taken shows apps for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social networks on a smartphone. (AFP/Getty Images)

Every week, the online panel gets together to bring you up to speed on the big headlines taking over the internet right now. Today, our online columnist Elamin Abdelmahmoud joins Tom Power to discuss Finstagrams (a.k.a. fake Instagram accounts, or Finstas) and why they've become a form of digital escapism for young social media users. 

Produced by Vanessa Nigro

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