What to do if Facebook profile is 'clone'

A clone profile is created by opening an account exactly like the original account opened on social media in the name of a person or organization. Photos, information, videos provided in the actual profile are published and promoted exactly the same. Friend requests are sent from the clone profile to friends and acquaintances of the original profile holder. Since similar images, information and videos are published, there is no way to know that the account is being managed by someone else. In this case the original profile holder has to take proper action. Otherwise others will be confused. On the other hand, there are a few things everyone should keep in mind before accepting a friend request.

Cyber ​​experts say that if a Facebook profile is cloned, the person and his friends and acquaintances are likely to be harmed. Because this is the new way of fraud. Users of these clone accounts can also steal money, personal information, e-mail or other application passwords.

What to do: If you see that an account has been opened with your name, picture and information, take the initiative to inform your Facebook friends immediately. You can make a post about it on your social media. And can write 'At Highlight' or 'At Follower' in the comment box. So that the post reaches everyone.

To turn off the clone profile: 'Report' the account as soon as you see it. For this first find the fake account in friend list. Profile has picture and name on one side. It has three 'dot' marks slightly lower on the opposite side. Click on that icon to get report profile. Facebook will ask why you want to report that profile. Click on 'Fake Account' there.

Another way is to share the fake account page from the original account and let everyone know that you are not affiliated with that page. And can request friends to report the page as a 'fake account'.