{"id":4569,"date":"2022-05-31T06:14:48","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T06:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/droidweekly.com\/what-do-you-do-if-someone-made-a-fake-facebook-account-answer-2022\/"},"modified":"2022-05-31T06:14:48","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T06:14:48","slug":"what-do-you-do-if-someone-made-a-fake-facebook-account-answer-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/droidweekly.com\/what-do-you-do-if-someone-made-a-fake-facebook-account-answer-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"What do you do if someone made a fake Facebook account? &#8211; [Answer] 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content clear\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Answer<\/p>\n<p>To report a fake profile, find the impersonating account (typically by looking through profile pictures or asking your friends for help), then click the three dots on its cover photo and choose Report.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qZA0bEDnMYA?feature=oembed\" title=\"How to Report and Delete a FAKE Facebook ID | Tips&amp;Tricks TV\" width=\"1200\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>1) Block the account and report to Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>2) Say, \u201cYou\u2019re a fake!\u201d on the profile page.<\/p>\n<p>3) Ignore it and leave as is.<\/p>\n<p>Option 1 or 2 might help solve the issue when you report it to Facebook but if no one knows about it\u2026yeah\u2026. Option 3 is actually better than 1st or 2nd with respect to most users\u2019 privacy concerns, especially those who are concerned about their personal data being exposed in public.<\/p>\n<h2>So how does Facebookfakecheck.com work?<\/h2>\n<p>1) Select a profile from the list to see if there\u2019s a fake account using that name or photo. You may use either the user ID or email as search terms.<\/p>\n<p>2) If there is no exact match, select \u201csimilar\u201d instead of \u201cexact\u201d. The app will find other profiles that look similar to yours, in particular anyone who uses your exact name but with a different email address.<\/p>\n<p>3) If the results do not satisfy you, try an alternative search term or request a re-search with your email address instead of user ID. Remember that Facebook users can change their display name to whatever they want so the exact match might be elusive depending on how often and what display name is used by whom.<\/p>\n<p>4) If it turns out there\u2019s no fake profile after all, contact me right away! I have many genuine profiles in my app because most users tend to use their real names and pictures but if you\u2019re really sure it\u2019s a fake then please let me know ASAP so that I can remove them from the database as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p>5) Finally, tell everyone about this. There\u2019s no point in keeping it a secret once you know, especially if there\u2019s something wrong with the profile. Chances are your friends already knew about this person anyway!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"675\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k-lwYWnE4MQ?feature=oembed\" title=\"5 Steps to Recognize Fake Facebook Accounts\" width=\"1200\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Facebook helps verify identities using digital certificates and even offers a form of non-repudiation. But what if an evil twin is lurking in the shadows, ready to sabotage your digital reputation when you least expect it?<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about these types of attacks, read my post on dangers of social media.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that Internet crime experts have been working hard on solutions. In this article we\u2019ll look at how they can catch impersonators before damage occurs. We\u2019ll also review some tools that protect you from identity theft or spoofing \u2013 big issues that aren\u2019t getting enough attention.<\/p>\n<h3>Figure 1 \u2013 Digital Certificate issued by Thawte used by Facebook<\/h3>\n<p>This example shows that even though digital certificates are issued by trusted authorities like VeriSign and Thawte, web application owners must take it upon themselves to verify identities using broader measures; social media companies rely heavily on users to report attacks but cannot detect every incident. In fact, there are many more cases where fake accounts have been created without getting reported.<\/p>\n<p>This article will discuss impersonation attacks in general, including how attackers operate and what steps can be taken to protect your identity when it is at risk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Impersonators: Before they Strike<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Internet has made the world a much smaller place; everyone has access to a world of information that was previously unattainable from anywhere but a major city library. From online encyclopedia resources like Wikipedia, to social sites like Facebook, we are able to connect on many levels with people across the globe. Whether or not these connections lead into real-world relationships is up for debate, but the fact remains that cyberspace has become an integral part of our lives today.<\/p>\n<p>It may come as no surprise then that there are many people looking to take advantage of what the Internet has to offer. One common way for cyber criminals and attackers to exploit your trust is through impersonation \u2013 a form of attack where the attacker mimics another person\u2019s identity, usually with malicious intent in order to do harm. Typically, an attacker will create multiple fake accounts on various social sites or email systems using someone else\u2019s name and information. They can then use these fake accounts as launching points for attacks against you or your business.<\/p>\n<p>The most serious type of impersonation is when someone sets up fake online banking or brokerage accounts using another person\u2019s identity; this practice is called phishing . However, a lesser known but equally dangerous scam is false reputation \u201claundering\u201d: falsely associating others with negative online information. The attacker creates multiple fake accounts under the names of their victims and writes comments, posts links or leaves messages with the intent to tarnish their reputation (see Figure 2). This false association can even extend beyond social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, where many people now conduct business using public or private message formats.<\/p>\n<h3>Figure 2 \u2013 A typical phishing attack<\/h3>\n<p>The most common reason attackers impersonate is to gain access to your sensitive data to use for themselves; however they may also do it just for fun, so be wary if you find others trying to associate themselves with you on social networks and other business-related forums without disclosing any relation. If someone does this repeatedly, chances are they have malicious intentions mind.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the goal, it\u2019s quite simple to do. A common scenario is for an attacker to create numerous fake accounts on a social networking site and start associating themselves with you in any way possible: sending friend requests, private messages or comments related to your business. They may even \u201clike\u201d your posts, images and videos \u2013 anything that will help them gain credibility as a trusted associate.<\/p>\n<h3>Figure 3 \u2013 An example of a false reputation \u2018laundering\u2019 attack<\/h3>\n<p>Once they have gained some credibility by associating themselves with you, the malevolent actors can then post links or content that will eventually lead users towards phishing sites where they acquire sensitive data such as usernames, passwords and credit card information. Essentially, the aggressors are using fake accounts to redirect users toward \u201cmalicious\u201d websites by posting links that they hope their victims will click on.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, attackers can also post messages and comments under your name in an attempt to slander or tarnish your reputation (see Figure 4). Even worse, you may not even know about it until someone tells you that you have a problem with your online presence. When this happens, you won\u2019t be sure what accounts have been compromised \u2013 if any. This scenario is referred to as \u201cidentity theft\u201d because the attacker is trying to take over your identity online and trick people into having a negative opinion of you.<\/p>\n<h3>Figure 4 \u2013 An example of a false reputation \u2018laundering\u2019 attack<\/h3>\n<p>Laundering is obviously a complex process that requires careful planning. Once the attacker has created numerous false accounts to gain credibility they begin creating posts and constructing malicious web links to lead you to phishing sites, where they try to obtain your sensitive data.<\/p>\n<h3>How can I protect myself against \u201claundering\u201d?<\/h3>\n<p>The best way for you or your business to avoid impersonation attacks is vigilance. If you\u2019re using social networking as a part of your personal or professional life then it\u2019s in your best interest to monitor who attempts to associate themselves with you \u2013 even if it\u2019s by simply saying hello! Just because someone is trying to be nice doesn\u2019t mean they are legit: always research an individual before letting them into your circle of trust.<\/p>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1628691864413\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What do you do if someone made a fake Facebook account?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"> To report a fake profile, find the impersonating account (typically by looking through profile pictures or asking your friends for help), then click the three dots on its cover photo and choose Report. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1628691881232\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can you go to jail for making a fake Facebook account?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In California, a person who creates a fake Facebook profile of an actual person can face up to one year in jail and $1,000 fine if the profile\u2019s purpose is to harm or steal from the victim.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1628691909274\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I find out who made a fake Facebook account?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can identify\/trace a fake Facebook account by going to the profile of that person and looking for three important things: the profile picture, timeline stuff, and personal information. If you see anything suspicious there, it\u2019s most likely a fake account.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 -->\n<\/div \n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Answer To report a fake profile, find the impersonating account (typically by looking through profile pictures or asking your friends for help), then click the three dots on its cover photo and choose Report. 1) Block the account and report to Facebook. 2) Say, \u201cYou\u2019re a fake!\u201d on the profile page. 3) Ignore it and &#8230; <a title=\"What do you do if someone made a fake Facebook account? &#8211; [Answer] 2022\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/droidweekly.com\/what-do-you-do-if-someone-made-a-fake-facebook-account-answer-2022\/\" aria-label=\"More on What do you do if someone made a fake Facebook account? &#8211; [Answer] 2022\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/droidweekly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4569"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/droidweekly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/droidweekly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/droidweekly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/droidweekly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4569"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/droidweekly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4569\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/droidweekly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4569"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/droidweekly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4569"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/droidweekly.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4569"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}