What if someone creates a fake Facebook profile?

How do I report a Facebook account or Page that’s pretending to be me or someone else?

Go to the profile or Page of the impersonating account.
Click below the cover photo.
If you’re reporting a Page, select Find Support or Report Page.
Follow the on-screen instructions for impersonation to file a report.

Why did someone make a fake Facebook account?

The profiles tend to post links to dodgy websites, share spam, boost a group’s followers or lure other people into sharing information or sending money. Many of the fake accounts appear to be built by copying, or “scraping,” the photos and biographical details from users’ Facebook profiles.

What do you do when someone makes a fake profile of you?

If someone created an account pretending to be you:

Go to the profile that’s impersonating you (If you can’t find it, try searching for the name used on the profile or asking your friends if they can send you a link to it.)
Click the three dots on the cover photo and select Report.

Who are the people who have fake Facebook profiles?

Fellow ReadWriteWeb Writer David Strom spoke with his friend who works as a security professional. Because of the sensitive nature of this person’s job, they maintain a number of Facebook profiles. This person was happy to answer questions anonymously.

Can a criminal create a fake Facebook account?

If you’re a criminal, be careful who you friend on Facebook. A federal judge ruled last week that law enforcement can create fake social network profiles in order to search through a suspect’s account.

Is the Alfonso on Facebook a real person?

And so Alfonso’s Facebook profile was born. He is a “real” person, he has published a book, and he regularly communicates with his friends.

Who is baumshaquita Siegel in fake Facebook profile?

Fake Facebook Profile #3: Just For Laughs… Baumshaquita Siegel is a 20-something Jewigga wannabe famous rap star from the northern suburbs of Chicago.