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Impersonation, fake accounts, hacked accounts, verification: clear, step-by-step answers.

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🛡️ Impersonation

Someone is pretending to be you or your brand.

WhatsApp scam: someone is pretending to be youA WhatsApp number using your name or photo to ask your customers for money? How to react, report it, warn people and prove which number is really yours. How to protect your brand online from impersonationFake accounts, fake WhatsApp numbers, hacked profiles: protect your brand online with one official link, two-factor authentication and certification. Someone is impersonating me online: what to doA fake account using your name, photos or brand? Step-by-step: collect evidence, report it on each platform, warn your audience, go to the police.

🚩 Fake accounts & scams

Spot, report and take down a fake account.

How to report a fake Facebook account impersonating youA fake Facebook profile or Page using your name or brand? Learn how to report it, verify your identity, handle being blocked and protect customers. How to report an Instagram account impersonating youSomeone copied your photos, name or brand on Instagram? How to report the fake account, what to do if it blocked you, and how to protect your followers. How to report a fake TikTok account pretending to be youA fake TikTok account reposting your videos or using your name? How to report it, deal with fake lives, warn followers and prove which account is real. How to spot a fake account before you buy or send moneyFake Instagram, TikTok, Facebook or WhatsApp seller? The warning signs to check before sending money, and how to find a brand’s real official link.

🔐 Hacked accounts

Get your account back and keep it safe.

Hacked Facebook account: how to recover it step by stepFacebook account hacked? Password changed, email replaced, page taken over: the steps to recover it, secure your page and warn your customers fast. Hacked Instagram account: how to get it back fastInstagram account hacked, email or password changed? The official steps to recover it, lock down your profile and warn your followers and customers. Hacked TikTok account: how to recover and secure itTikTok account hacked? Password reset, contacting support, 2-step verification: the steps to recover your account and warn your followers in time. Hacked WhatsApp: recover your account and warn your contactsWhatsApp account stolen through the 6-digit code scam? How to get it back, what to do if a PIN blocks you, and how to warn your contacts and customers fast.

✅ Verification & blue badge

Prove your account is really yours.

Facebook and Instagram blue badge: how to get verifiedMeta Verified or notable-account verification? How to request the blue badge on Facebook and Instagram, the general rules, and the scams to avoid. TikTok verification: how to get the verified badgeHow TikTok verification works: general criteria, where to apply in the app, scams to avoid, and how to protect your audience while you wait. My Official Links certification: step-by-step guideRequirements, application, checks on every account, number and email, payment, blue then orange badge, suspension: My Official Links certification explained.

The questions we get asked most

Has my WhatsApp account been hacked?

Not necessarily. Most often the scammer uses a different number with your photo and name. If you still have access to your account and your contacts get messages from another number, it is impersonation, not hacking. Read the full guide →

How do I prove to customers that my account is the real one?

Share one official link listing all your accounts and numbers, and put it in every bio. With a certified My Official Links page, customers can check a link, username or number with the free Check an account tool. Read the full guide →

Will the platform definitely remove the fake account?

No, there is no guarantee. Each platform reviews reports under its own rules. A report with the right reason, clear evidence and sometimes a photo ID has a better chance. If the account stays up, report again and keep your audience informed. Read the full guide →

How many reports does it take to remove a fake Facebook account?

There is no official number. What matters most is the right reason (impersonation) and a report from the person being impersonated. Reports from friends help draw attention, but the outcome depends on Facebook’s review. Read the full guide →

Does Instagram automatically remove reported fake accounts?

No. Each report is reviewed under Instagram’s rules and the outcome isn’t guaranteed. A report from the person being impersonated, with the right reason and an ID if requested, has a better chance. Read the full guide →

Will TikTok remove the fake account?

It isn’t guaranteed: TikTok reviews each report under its own rules. Choosing impersonation, reporting as the person being copied and providing ID if asked all improve your chances. Read the full guide →

Is an account with lots of followers always real?

No. Followers and likes can be bought, and a fake account can even have more followers than the real one. Look at account age, consistent posts, genuine comments and, above all, whether the account is listed on the brand’s official link. Read the full guide →

The hacker changed my email and phone number. Can I still recover my Facebook account?

Often, yes. Go to facebook.com/hacked from a device you normally use and choose the option saying you no longer have access to those details. Facebook may then ask you to confirm your identity, for example with a video selfie or an ID. Success is never guaranteed. Read the full guide →

How do I recover my Instagram if the email and phone number were changed?

First look for Instagram’s email sent to your old address: it often lets you reverse the change. Otherwise go to instagram.com/hacked and choose the option saying you no longer have access to those details. You may be asked for a video selfie. Read the full guide →

How do I recover my TikTok if the hacker changed my email and phone number?

Contact support from the app via Report a problem, explain that your account was hacked and provide as much proof as you can: old login details, screenshots, the device you used, content you posted. Recovery is not guaranteed. Read the full guide →

The hacker set a PIN on my WhatsApp. What can I do?

Enter the SMS code anyway: the hacker gets logged out. According to WhatsApp’s official help, you then have to wait 7 days before you can log in without that PIN. Meanwhile, warn your contacts through other channels. Read the full guide →

How much does the Instagram blue badge cost?

Meta Verified pricing depends on your country, the platform and the current offer. Check it directly in Accounts Center in the app. Notable-account verification cannot be bought. Read the full guide →

How many followers do you need to get verified on TikTok?

TikTok does not publish a guaranteed number. Notability, authenticity and activity matter more than a figure. Be wary of anyone quoting a precise threshold in exchange for money. Read the full guide →

Can I apply during the free trial?

No. You need an active paid subscription, plus a confirmed email, a page at least 80% complete, 2 social accounts and at least one phone number. Read the full guide →

Is Check an account free?

Yes, completely free and with no sign-up. Paste a link, an @username, a number, an email or a page name, and you get the result right away. Read the full guide →