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A scam account is using my name on Instagram

Short answer: Report it for impersonation with a photo ID, then tell people you know that it is fake. If the account asks people for money, they should report the chat and contact their bank. Instagram decides what happens to the account and its name.

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Do this now

  1. Screenshot the profile and any messages it sent.
  2. File the impersonation report with your ID.
  3. Post on your real account that it is fake.
  4. Note which of your photos it uses.
  5. Lock down your own account with two-factor.

What to write

"@[fake] uses my name, [full name], and my photos, and asks people for money. My ID is attached."

Deadlines to know

What to avoid

Official sources

Platforms change their help pages and forms often. Follow the wording on your own screen and the current Help Center. Atclaim is an independent service and is not affiliated with Meta or any platform named on this site.

YOUR QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Is my ID safe with Instagram?

The form explains how the ID is used. Only send it through the form.

Will the scammer be banned?

Instagram decides.

Can I take the handle it uses?

Only if it frees up or Instagram decides so.

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