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How to Report a Fake Account on Facebook

This wikiHow teaches you how to report a fake profile to Facebook’s support team.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using the Mobile App

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    It’s the blue icon with a white “F” on your home screen (iPhone/iPad) or in the app drawer (Android).
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    If you’re not already signed in, enter your username and password into the blanks and tap Log In .
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    To find it, type the person’s name into the Search box at the top of the screen, then select the profile from the results. You can also tap the person’s name in a post or comment.
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    You’ll see it below the person’s profile photo, next to the “Message” button.
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    Your report will be sent to Facebook’s support team. If they find that the profile is fake, they’ll delete it.
    • If the person using this profile is harassing you, tap Block so they can no longer see or contact you.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Using a Computer

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    Visit https://www.facebook.com in a web browser.
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    If you’re not already signed in, enter your username and password into the blanks at the top right corner of the screen and click Log In .
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    You can find it by entering the person’s name into the search box at the top of the screen, or by clicking their name in a post, comment, or message.
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    It’s near the top of the screen within the person’s cover image, right next to the “Message” button.
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    When the circle contains a smaller gray circle, you’ll know the option is selected.
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    The profile will now be reported to Facebook’s support team. If Facebook finds that the profile is fake, they’ll deactivate it.
    • If the person behind the fake profile is harassing you, click Block (person’s name) so they can no longer see or contact you.
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    How do I report a fake account for a friend who has never had a Facebook account? The fraudulent person is harassing me and my friends and family.
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