Fake followers are bot or inactive accounts purchased to inflate social media metrics artificially. Influencers, brands, and individuals use them to appear more popular, attracting real engagement or business deals. Social media platforms, analytics firms, and marketers benefit by detecting and combating this practice, which undermines authentic audience growth and trust.
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