How do I report an account or Page

How do I report an account or Page that’s pretending to be me or someone else?: This is one of the question people tend to ask often considering  the fact that so people might be out there creating accounts and not only pretending to be them but also extorting money and information too.  

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This problems occurs mainly for celebrities and its so unfortunate that people use them to gain money and information out of their fans. So, the big question is, how can you report that account incase of something like this?

Not to worry,that is the sole reason why i am writing this article. I will be showing you the various steps there is to go a out it.

Accounts and Pages that impersonate other people aren't allowed on Facebook. If you see an account that's pretending to be you, someone you know, or a public figure (example: celebrity, politician), we encourage you to let us know. You can report potentially impersonating accounts to us whether or not you have a Facebook account.

If you want to report an account for impersonation, first determine if you're reporting a profile or a Page.

If you have a Facebook account and want to report a profile:


Go to the profile of the impersonating account

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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 on the cover photo and select Report


Follow the on-screen instructions for impersonation to file a report