How to Report a Fake Account on Facebook

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Facebook.

   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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   Step 2: Log in to Facebook.

   If you’re not already signed in, enter your username and password into the blanks and tap Log In. , 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. , You’ll see it below the person’s profile photo, next to the “Message” button. ,,,, 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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   Step 3: Go to the fake profile.

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   Step 4: Tap ⋯ (iPhone/iPad) or ⁝ (Android).

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   Step 5: Tap Report.

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   Step 6: Tap Report this profile.

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   Step 7: Tap This is a fake account.

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   Step 8: Tap Submit to Facebook for review.

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