How to Know Whos Behind an Instagram Account

Reporting impersonation on social media

Instagram

What can I do if someone is impersonating me on Instagram?

>> If someone has created an Instagram account pretending to be you, you can make a report directly to Instagram.

>> Reports can either be made from within the app or by filling out this form.

>> The form requires you to provide an official photo- ID such as your driving licence/Adhar Card or a valid passport in order to prove your identity.

What can I do if someone I know is being impersonated on Instagram?

>> If the impostor account is impersonating someone you're authorized to represent (e.g. your child), you can report the account using this form.

>> In most cases the report has to be made from the profile of the person who's being impersonated, and you cannot do this on their behalf. It is recommended that you contact the person being impersonated and encourage them to report it to Instagram.

Facebook

What can I do if someone is impersonating me on Facebook?

Any accounts that impersonate other people aren't allowed on Facebook. 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

>> Follow the on-screen instructions for impersonation.

How can I make a report if I don't have a Facebook profile?

>> If you don't have a Facebook profile but want to report and account that is impersonating you or someone you know then you can fill out this form.

>> You will need to provide your full name and contact email, and provide the URL link for the impostor profile. You will also need to provide some form of ID to confirm your identity.

What can I do if someone I know is being impersonated on Facebook?

>> Reports have to be made by the person who is being impersonated or their authorized representative (e.g. parent or legal guardian).

>> If you are not their authorized representative then it is important to encourage the person who is being impersonated to report the fake profile.

>> If the impostor account is impersonating someone you're authorized to represent (e.g. your child), you can report the account using this form.

Twitter

What can I do if someone is impersonating me on Twitter?

>> Twitter has a complicated policy in regards to impersonation, as parody accounts are allowed.

>> In order for an account to comply with the impersonation policy at Twitter it must explicitly show that it is not affiliated with or connected to any similarly-named individuals.

>> However Twitter accounts portraying another person in a confusing or deceptive manner may be permanently suspended under the Twitter impersonation policy.

>>To report an account that is impersonating you  on Twitter then you can fill out this form.

What can I do if someone I know is being impersonated on Twitter?

>You can report any impersonation profile that you believe breaks Twitter's codes of conduct by filling out this form.

How to Know Whos Behind an Instagram Account

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