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Someone is impersonating me on Instagram or Facebook: how to get the fake account removed

Updated November 8, 2026 · Independent guide, not affiliated with Meta · Links go to Meta's official pages

A fake profile using your photos can scam your friends. Meta has dedicated ways to report it.

Instagram

  1. Copy the fake profile's link and take screenshots.
  2. Report it in the app: ⋯ → Report → pretending to be someone → me.
  3. Use Instagram's impersonation form (you can use it even without an account). You'll need a photo of your ID.

Report an account that's impersonating you on Instagram Instagram impersonation report form

Facebook

  1. Open the fake profile → ⋯ → Find support or report → pretending to be someone.
  2. If you can't log in, use the Facebook impostor report form.

Imposter Accounts Facebook Impostor Report

Speed it up

  • Ask a few friends to report it too, choosing "a friend".
  • Post a story or update: "This is not me, don't send money."
  • If the fake asks people for money, report each message as a scam.

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