In the age of curated online personas, an Instagram account named Get Your Flex has found a unique way to capitalize on the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO). It offers users a chance to appear socially active by tagging them in Instagram Stories from popular events like concerts, trendy cafes, or aesthetic locations—even if they weren’t actually there. All it takes is a small fee, with prices starting at ₹99.
The service has gained traction among individuals who want to enhance their social media presence. By tagging users from private yet realistic-looking accounts, it helps them fake attendance at high-profile events. For instance, missed a Diljit Dosanjh concert or the opening of a buzz-worthy cafe? Get Your Flex can tag you in Stories from those venues, allowing you to repost and craft an image of a vibrant social life.
Bengaluru-based Instagram user Anushka tried the service as a social experiment and shared her review in a video that has since gone viral, garnering over 1.7 million views. She described the process as surprisingly professional and noted that customers can choose the event type—concerts, bowling alleys, or even aesthetic restaurants—based on their preferences. Payment methods like Google Pay make the service accessible, and customers can even choose whether the tags come from male or female accounts.
Anushka’s experience highlights the growing pressure of maintaining a “perfect life” online and how businesses like Get Your Flex are turning this trend into profit. While the service raises questions about authenticity, it reflects the extent to which social media FOMO has become a driving force in people’s lives.