Why do I keep getting fake accounts adding me on Facebook?

“People may try to create fake accounts for a variety of reasons,” a Facebook spokesman tells me. Said reasons can include: To spam or spread a virus; to market and advertise; to test friends behind their back; or to harass an ex.

Why do I keep getting weird Facebook requests?

The influx of friend requests for verified users is “likely due to recent search changes” on the platform, Facebook says, which were intended to more prominently surface search results for verified accounts over unverified ones.

How do I block a fake Facebook account?

Login to your Facebook and find the account you wish to block. On their page you should see a box that says Message. Next to that box is another with three dots, as shown below. Hit that drop down box to give you the option that says Report.

What happens if you accept a friend request from a fake account on Facebook?

If you accept a friend request from a fake profile set up by a hacker, they can not only see everything you upload to Facebook they can download your photos and information and set up a fake account using your name and sending requests out to all of your friends.

What are the risks of accepting a fake friend request?

Accepting friend requests from strangers can increase the risk of scammers spoofing YOUR profile, collecting personal information to gain access to online accounts (like your mother’s maiden name, a common verification question used for resetting passwords), etc.

Why am I suddenly getting so many fake friend requests on Facebook?

It’s not just you: Some Facebook users are getting way more friend requests from seemingly fake accounts than ever before. The accounts are tied to “verified” Facebook users, which includes “public figures, celebrities, or global brands” — people with public lives who want to secure their social media identity from misrepresentation.

How can you tell if someone’s Facebook profile is fake?

If you don’t recognize the person or ever recall meeting them, the profile could be fake. Check the requester’s friends list to see if there are mutual friends or anyone you may know. Facebook will usually highlight the number of mutual friends you share in the request.

Is it possible to send duplicate friend requests on Facebook?

Sending duplicate friend requests wouldn’t serve any useful purpose, therefore Facebook doesn’t even give you the option of sending them. What’s more, hackers can’t send duplicate friend requests either, even if they somehow manage to assume control of your account.

Why does my Facebook send Friend requests automatically?

Possibly the most prevalent issue that users encounter is that their Facebook accounts begin to send friend requests automatically. This typically means that your machine has been infected with the Facebook Friend Request virus and that several steps should be taken to recover your account and clear the device from malware.