Can someone pretend to be me on Messenger?

Unfortunately, Facebook makes it easy for scammers to impersonate you on Messenger, and that can cause a ton of confusion when a scammer decides to target YOUR friends for mischief. The good news is your Facebook account has NOT been hacked.

What to do if someone is pretending to be you on Messenger?

If an imposter profile is pretending to be you, here are the steps to take to report it.

1. Step 1: Navigate to the impersonating account’s profile.
2. Step 2: Select the three-dot menu at the bottom right corner of the fake profile’s cover page.
3. Step 3: Complete the on-screen instructions to file a report.

Can you have secret friends on Messenger?

Facebook’s secret messenger feature allows users to talk to one another in a completely private and closed-off chat. Secret Conversations enables two friends to speak to each other in an encrypted space which no-one else, including Facebook, is able to view.

Why would someone pretend to be me on Facebook?

Their reasons for impersonating you may be complex – it could be that they are interested in stalking and harassing you, attempting to crowbar personal information out of your online friends, or wish to besmirch your character by posting messages under your name that are untruthful and potentially damaging to your …

What is Facebook spoofing?

It is a common scenario: you receive a friend request from someone on Facebook who you are sure is already your friend. But, it is their name and their picture. Rather, they have been “spoofed.” Someone has used the publicly viewable pictures from someone’s page and created a new account using their same name.

What to do if someone is impersonating a friend on Facebook?

Go to the profile of the impersonating account. 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. Tap below the cover photo and select Find Support or Report Profile. Follow the on-screen instructions for impersonation to file a report.