Reporting a Facebook impersonation is straightforward—with a slight catch. The reporting flow itself takes under a minute, but to actually get the fake profile taken down quickly, you need trusted friends (and Backgrounder) reporting alongside you.
Below is the exact tap-by-tap path through Facebook’s reporting flow, plus a quick video walkthrough at the bottom.
The 7-step reporting walkthrough
- Locate the fake profile.
- Click the three dots next to the Message button.
- Tap Report profile.
- Choose Something about this profile.
- Choose Scam, fraud or false information.
- Confirm Something about this profile when prompted.
- Tap Submit.
Why multiple reports matter
To ensure fast removal by Facebook’s algorithms, it is important to have several trusted friends—including Backgrounder—report the fake profile. Single reports often sit in a queue. A cluster of reports against the same profile in a short window is what trips Facebook’s automated removal systems.
For a deeper walkthrough on documenting evidence and escalating impersonation cases, see our full impersonation remediation guide.
Watch the 1-minute video
Need help?
If a fake profile is being used to scam your friends or family, Backgrounder can help you document, report, and escalate. Start a case and we’ll walk you through the next steps.