How to remove a fake Facebook account impersonating you

Q: What if the impersonator is a Page, not a profile?

Report the Page directly using the same 'Find support or report' option. The impersonation rules apply to Pages as well.

A fake Facebook profile using your name and photos can fool your friends, family, and followers, often by messaging them for money or running scams in your name. You can get it removed yourself, you do not need the impostor's login, and this guide covers the exact steps plus how to catch the next one.

Impersonators copy your profile photo, cover image, and details to look like the real you, then send friend requests to people who already know you. Because the request looks familiar, people accept. Facebook prohibits this, so reporting is the fastest path to removal.

First, confirm it is actually impersonation

Facebook removes profiles and Pages that pretend to be you or use your identity to deceive people. Fan Pages and clearly labeled parody or commentary accounts are usually allowed. Before reporting, confirm the account is presenting itself as the real you, using your name, photos, or details.

Gather your evidence first

Document the fake profile before reporting. It strengthens your report and gives you a record if the account returns.

Screenshot the impostor's full profile (photo, cover, name, any details).
Screenshot friend requests or messages it has sent to people you know.
Save the profile's URL, since clones can be hard to find again later.

Report the impostor from Facebook

This is the quickest method. From the fake profile:

Open the impersonator's Facebook profile.
Tap the three dots below the cover photo, then choose Find support or report profile.
Select Pretending to be someone.
Choose Me (or select a friend if you are reporting on someone else's behalf).
Submit the report. Facebook may ask for more detail or a photo of your ID to confirm your identity.

If the impersonator is a Facebook Page rather than a personal profile, report the Page directly using the same "Find support or report" option. For another route, you can use the Facebook Help Center and choose to report a violation.

Speed up the takedown

Tell your friends and followers. Have them report the fake too, since multiple reports tend to get faster action.
Report every clone individually. Facebook often removes clusters of related fakes once the pattern is clear.
Post a quick warning from your real account so no one accepts the impostor's requests while you wait.

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What to do when they keep coming back

Here is the part most guides skip: impersonators reappear. Remove one and a new clone often shows up days later under a slightly different name. Checking by hand every week is exhausting and easy to forget.

That is where ongoing monitoring matters. Instead of hoping you catch the next fake, a monitoring service watches for new clones automatically and files the takedowns for you. You can see how that works on our how it works page.

Protect your account going forward

Turn on two-factor authentication so a leaked password alone cannot get anyone in.
Limit who can see your friends list and photos, since impersonators harvest both to look convincing.
Watch for look-alike profiles, or let a monitoring tool do it for you.

Found a fake on other platforms too?

Impersonators rarely stick to one app. If you have spotted clones elsewhere, here is how to remove them:

Frequently asked questions

Do I need the impostor's password to remove them?

No. You never need the fake account's login. Facebook removes impersonators based on your report and proof of your own identity.

How long does Facebook take to remove a fake profile?

Clear impersonation cases are often resolved quickly, especially when several people report the same profile and you provide a valid ID.

What if the impersonator is a Page, not a profile?

Report the Page directly using the same "Find support or report" option. The impersonation rules apply to Pages as well.

They keep coming back under new names. What do I do?

This is common. The fix is ongoing monitoring so new clones are caught early and reported quickly, instead of you checking by hand.

This guide is general information for people dealing with impersonation, not legal advice. Reporting steps follow Facebook's current process and may change as Facebook updates its tools.