We certify with legal value the content of an Instagram DM chat with text, images, files and videos
If you need to certify Instagram Direct Messages (DM) for legal proceedings, our forensic certification service guarantees the acquisition and authentication of every element of the conversation according to European procedural standards. Through certified forensic methodologies and qualified eIDAS timestamps, we transform your Instagram Direct Messages into court-admissible documentary evidence, preserving text messages, photos, videos, shared Stories, Reels, voice notes and any other multimedia content exchanged.
The certification process is completely remote and secure: you never have to be separated from your smartphone. Through step-by-step guided procedures, we acquire Instagram DM content directly from your device, maintaining full forensic integrity according to international protocols ISO/IEC 27037:2012, under your constant supervision.
Certifiable elements in Instagram Direct Messages
- Text messages: complete conversations with precise timestamps for sent, delivered (✓) and read (✓✓)
- Photos and images: all sent/received images including profile pictures and “view once” images if still visible
- Shared videos: videos sent in DMs with original audio and full duration
- Shared Stories: Instagram Stories sent in conversation with content visible at acquisition time
- Shared Reels: Instagram Reels sent in direct messages
- Shared Posts: Instagram feed posts shared in conversation
- Voice notes: recorded audio messages with duration and waveform
- Message reactions: emoji/hearts/likes on specific messages
- Disappearing messages: “vanish” messages if still visible at acquisition time
- Voice/video calls: call log with date, time, duration if available in chat
- Participant profiles: username, display name, profile picture, bio, follower/following count
When it’s necessary to certify Instagram Direct Messages
📸 Revenge porn and intimate material distribution
Typical scenario: Ex-partner threatens to publish or sends to third parties intimate photos/videos without consent, or has already started distributing them via Instagram DM to friends, family, colleagues.
What we certify: Messages with explicit publication threats, intimate material sent as “preview”, screenshots demonstrating sending to third parties, money demands not to distribute (sextortion), conversations where they admit having already shared material.
Legal use: Criminal complaint revenge porn (UK: Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 s.33, up to 2 years imprisonment; US: state revenge porn laws vary), content removal request, moral damages compensation, aggravated defamation proceedings.
👥 Cyberbullying and online harassment
Typical scenario: Teenager or young adult suffers systematic bullying via Instagram DM: insults, threats, body shaming, rumor spreading, social exclusion, psychological pressure from school/university peer group.
What we certify: Offensive/humiliating messages repeated over time, insults about physical appearance/sexual orientation/origin, veiled or explicit threats, screenshots shared in group where person is ridiculed, coordination between bullies for actions against them, psychological impact demonstrated by victim’s desperate messages.
Legal use: Criminal complaint harassment acts against minors, report to school/university for disciplinary measures, request social services intervention, civil action for damages against bullies’ parents.
💸 Instagram scams and fake influencers
Typical scenario: Fake influencer/brand proposes non-existent collaborations requesting advance payments, fake crypto/trading investments, product sales never delivered, coaching/courses never provided, fake charitable donations.
What we certify: Complete conversation with initially attractive promises, agreements on compensation/products, payment requests with suspicious methods (prepaid card reloads, crypto, gift cards), screenshots of scammer profile with fake followers/engagement, post-scam contact attempts with excuses/disappearances, any other scammed users contacted.
Legal use: Criminal complaint fraud (UK: Fraud Act 2006; US: wire fraud 18 USC § 1343), report to Action Fraud/FBI IC3, debt recovery via lawyer, Instagram report for scammer account closure.
🔞 Child solicitation (grooming)
Typical scenario: Adult contacts minor on Instagram with sexual intentions, progressively establishes trust relationship, requests intimate photos/videos, proposes physical meetings, psychologically manipulates to obtain child pornographic material.
What we certify: Complete conversation demonstrating progression from innocent messages to sexual content, explicit requests for intimate photos/videos of minor, solicitor profile (often with falsified age), any child pornographic materials received, attempts to arrange physical meetings.
Legal use: Immediate complaint for child solicitation (UK: Sexual Offences Act 2003 s.15; US: 18 USC § 2422(b)), production/possession child pornographic material, urgent report to National Crime Agency/FBI – National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
💼 Unfair competition and trade secrets violation
Typical scenario: Disloyal employee or ex-employee shares via Instagram DM confidential company information to competitor, client lists, business strategies, development projects, confidential documents.
What we certify: Conversations between employee and external subjects where they share confidential information, screenshots of sent confidential company documents, economic agreements for information supply, discussions on client poaching, message timing vs. work hours.
Legal use: Dismissal for gross misconduct, criminal complaint trade secrets violation (UK: Trade Secrets Regulations 2018; US: Defend Trade Secrets Act 18 USC § 1836), civil action damages for unfair competition, proceedings against competitor company for receiving stolen information.
💔 Extramarital relationship evidence
Typical scenario: Spouse maintains sentimental/sexual relationship with third party via Instagram DM, exchange of intimate messages, photos, organizing meetings, declarations of love, criticism toward legitimate partner.
What we certify: Romantic/sexual messages between spouse and lover, exchanged intimate photos/videos, agreements for physical meetings with dates/locations, explicit statements on relationship nature, any discussions on separation/divorce from legitimate partner.
Legal use: Separation procedure with fault, divorce, maintenance payment reduction, influence on child custody if relationship prejudices their interest, asset division.
Immediate free quote
Contact us describing your situation and Instagram DMs to certify. Within 2-4 hours you’ll receive technical feasibility assessment, operational methods best suited to your case, precise timeline and transparent economic quote with no hidden costs.
Why Instagram DM screenshots have no legal value
⚠️ RISK 1: Very simple manipulation
Instagram DMs are particularly vulnerable to manipulation: there are free apps and websites allowing creation of completely fake Instagram conversations in minutes, modifying usernames, timestamps, message contents, follower numbers, profile pictures. Anyone can create “convincing” screenshots of never-occurred conversations. Judges and lawyers know these techniques.
⚠️ RISK 2: Ephemeral content disappears
Instagram allows “vanish” messages that self-destruct after viewing, “view once” photos/videos that disappear after opening, Stories shared in DMs that expire after 24h. A screenshot does NOT prove content was actually present – it could have been created with editing software. Requires real-time forensic acquisition.
⚠️ RISK 3: Fake account contestation
The opposing party can easily claim the Instagram account from which messages came is NOT theirs (“it’s a fake profile someone created with my name”, “my account was hacked”, “it wasn’t me writing”). Without forensic certification linking account to real person, it becomes very difficult to prove who was actually writing.
✅ GUARANTEE: Unassailable forensic certification
Our certification solves all problems: real-time acquisition under supervision, capture ephemeral content before disappearing, technical metadata link account to specific device, qualified eIDAS timestamp certifies exact acquisition moment, SHA-256 cryptographic hash blocks any subsequent modification, qualified digital signature authenticates package, FEDIS declaration guarantees procedural admissibility, expert witness available for technical testimony if necessary.
Instagram DM certification process step by step
- First contact: You fill online form or contact us by email/phone describing situation and DMs to certify. Specify if there are ephemeral/urgent contents to acquire immediately.
- Preliminary analysis: Within 2-4 hours we assess technical feasibility, verify which acquisition method most suitable (screen recording, Instagram data export, forensic app acquisition).
- Personalized quote: You receive detailed quote with costs, timeline, operational methods. No commitment until your formal acceptance.
- Session planning: You confirm quote and we set date/time for remote certification session (availability also evening/weekend for emergencies).
- Technical preparation: We send you device preparation guide, installation of any necessary software, connection test to ensure everything works perfectly.
- Remote acquisition session: Secure connection to your device via certified remote control software. You’re always present and supervise everything. Typical duration 1-4 hours depending on conversations.
- Methodical acquisition: We go through entire DM conversation together, acquiring every message, image, video, Story, Reel. We also capture profiles, metadata, account information.
- Completeness verification: At session end we verify together we’ve acquired everything necessary, no element forgotten.
- Forensic processing: In following days we process material: cryptographic hash calculation, qualified eIDAS timestamp application, technical metadata extraction, structured report creation.
- Certification delivery: You receive complete package via secure email (encrypted download link) or digitally signed USB: navigable PDF report, certified multimedia files, technical documentation, FEDIS, qualified digital signature.
What the Instagram DM certification package includes
- Complete conversation report: High-quality PDF with readable layout, high-resolution screenshots of every acquired screen, very precise timestamp for each message, clear sender/recipient identification.
- Extracted multimedia files: All photos, videos, Stories, Reels, voice notes individually extracted and certified with individual SHA-256 hash.
- Certified profiles: Screenshots of complete participant profiles (photo, bio, followers, following, relevant public posts).
- Forensic metadata: Instagram username, numeric User ID, your device info, Instagram app version, Instagram server timestamps when available.
- Interactive timeline: Graphic representation of conversation over time with highlighting of key moments, behavioral patterns, exchange intensity.
- Statistical analysis (optional): Total message count per person, hourly/daily distribution, content typology (text/media), automatic sentiment analysis.
- Qualified eIDAS timestamp: Legally valid time mark from accredited Certification Authority.
- FEDIS declaration: Forensic Evidence Declaration & Integrity Statement making certification admissible in courts without need for further authentications.
- Qualified digital signature: Entire package digitally signed with certifying technician’s qualified personal certificate.
- Chain of custody documentation: Complete register of who did what, when, where, how during acquisition and processing.
- Expert declaration: Sworn statement from certifying technician on methodology used and compliance with international standards.
FAQ – Instagram DM certification
Q: How much does it cost to certify Instagram Direct Messages?
A: Costs vary based on conversation complexity and length. Request a free quote briefly describing your situation: we’ll provide within 2-4 hours a detailed personalized assessment with no obligation.
Q: Can I certify “vanish” messages or “view once” photos?
A: Yes, BUT only if still visible on your device. Instagram “vanish” messages self-destruct after certain time. “View once” photos disappear after opening. If you haven’t opened them yet or they’re still in visibility period, we can certify them. MAXIMUM URGENCY in these cases – contact us immediately.
Q: Do I need to give you access to my Instagram account?
A: No, never. We don’t request and don’t want your Instagram credentials. Certification is performed from YOUR device, with YOUR already logged-in Instagram app, under YOUR direct supervision. We guide the acquisition but you maintain full control.
Q: Can I certify DMs even if the other person has blocked my account?
A: Yes. If you’ve been blocked ON Instagram but still have DM conversation visible in your app, we can certify it. Blocking prevents new contacts but doesn’t automatically delete previous messages from your side (depends on settings).
Q: How far in advance do I need to book certification?
A: Normally we recommend 2-3 days advance notice to organize everything optimally. BUT for emergencies (ephemeral content, imminent deletion threats, urgent complaints) we offer SAME DAY express service with 100% surcharge – call us immediately by phone.
Q: Can I request Instagram data directly from Meta and certify that?
A: Yes, possible. Meta provides Instagram data export on user request (GDPR procedure). BUT: export can take weeks, format often not user-friendly, doesn’t include already expired ephemeral content, no forensic integrity guarantee. Our direct acquisition is faster, more complete and forensically solid.
⚠️ WARNING: Act before it’s too late
Instagram allows immediate deletion of entire messages or individual ones for both participants (“unsend”). It takes 2 seconds for opposing party to eliminate all evidence. Shared Stories expire. Vanish messages self-destruct. Devices break, get stolen, get reset. Every passing hour is a risk.
If you have important evidence on Instagram DM, certify it TODAY. Tomorrow it might not exist anymore.
