diff --git a/inbox.py b/inbox.py
index a3c856555..1ccfad5d3 100644
--- a/inbox.py
+++ b/inbox.py
@@ -74,6 +74,7 @@ from utils import dangerousMarkup
 from utils import isDM
 from utils import isReply
 from httpsig import messageContentDigest
+from posts import isCreateInsideAnnounce
 from posts import createDirectMessagePost
 from posts import validContentWarning
 from posts import downloadAnnounce
@@ -2584,6 +2585,9 @@ def _inboxAfterInitial(recentPostsCache: {}, maxRecentPosts: int,
             print('DEBUG: Undo bookmark accepted from ' + actor)
         return False
 
+    if isCreateInsideAnnounce(messageJson):
+        messageJson = messageJson['object']
+
     if _receiveAnnounce(recentPostsCache,
                         session, handle, isGroup,
                         baseDir, httpPrefix,