Is it OK to create a fake account of someone else and pretend to be them?

Impersonation is indeed a criminal offence under provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act, 2000. The sections of the Indian Penal Code dealing with impersonation would include 415 (cheating), 416 (cheating by personation), and 499 (defamation).

Can someone track a fake Facebook account?

Our social media investigators hear this question a lot: Is it possible to trace online accounts? Unfortunately, the only real answer is: it depends. While we have successfully been able to trace many fake accounts, it is almost always an uphill battle.

What do you do if someone uses your name 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.

Is it illegal to make fake account?

Harassment or terror: If you created a fake social media account to threaten to harm or hurt other people, you could face criminal charges in California and elsewhere in the U.S. Even if you spread terror or harass other people using someone else’s name on the Internet, it will not take long until authorities find out …

What is the punishment for creating fake account on Internet?

The most relevant section for fake accounts is Sec 66D of the IT Act which states that: “Whoever, by means of any communication device or computer resource cheats by personation, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend up to three years and shall also be liable to a fine …

What happens when you report someone on Facebook for being fake?

When something gets reported to Facebook, we’ll review it and remove anything that doesn’t follow our Community Standards. Please keep in mind that reporting something to Facebook doesn’t guarantee that it will be removed. You may see something you don’t like on Facebook that doesn’t violate the Facebook Terms.

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