We ask everyone to use the name they go by in everyday life on their Facebook account so that you always know who you're connecting with. We block the use of certain names to help prevent people from creating fake or malicious accounts.
Consequences. if you use a false name so that you can use Facebook anonymously, your account may be disabled. When a Facebook account is disabled, the user must prove that he did not violate the rules.
The name on your profile should be the name that your friends call you in everyday life. This name should also appear on an ID or document from our ID list. Nicknames can be used as a first or middle name if they're a variation of your authentic name (like Bob instead of Robert).
You may be able to get back into your Facebook account by using an alternate email or mobile phone number listed on your account. Using a computer or mobile phone that you have previously used to log into your Facebook account, go to facebook.com/login/identify and follow the instructions.
Certainly, I know plenty of people who've used believable fake names for years without any issue. On the other hand, we really can't recommend you use a fake name. Not only does it violate Facebook's Terms of Service, but it also makes the social network more annoying for everyone, including you.
Social media services try to force people to use their clear name, which opens the door for stalking, identity theft, and more. Social media platforms like Facebook and oftentimes also politicians want people to use the internet with their real name.
Profiles and Pages that impersonate other people go against our Community Standards and aren't allowed on Facebook. If you see a profile or Page that's pretending to be you, someone you know or a public figure (example: celebrity, politician), we encourage you to let us know.
The verified badge means Facebook has confirmed that the Page or profile is the authentic presence of the individual, public figure or brand it represents. Previously, the verified badge also required the person or brand to be notable and unique.
Once Facebook receives your application, they will review your request and either confirm or deny it. This process can take anywhere from 48 hours to 45 days.
While creating a fake account on social media in itself usually isn't a crime, what the person does with the account might be. Most fake accounts are created for parody and satire. That is not illegal in U.S. law.
Keep in mind: Anyone can see your public information, which includes your name, profile picture, cover photo, gender, username, user ID (account number), and networks (learn why). Only you and your friends can post to your profile. When you post something, you can control who sees it by using the audience selector.
Fake accounts (an account where someone is pretending to be something or someone that doesn't exist) go against our Community Standards, and Facebook can remove them. If there are several people who manage a Page, each person who manages the Page must have a profile based on their authentic identity.
Nope, it is not illegal. But it sure goes against Fb's policy. And if you do anything illegal using that account thinking its fake and no one will find you, then you are thinking wrong.
Facebook attempts to keep on top of scams and community standards violations, so if your account has been locked for security reasons, something about your account or activity has caught the attention of Facebook staff or its automated systems.
A Facebook account can be restricted for several reasons. Sending too many spam friend requests to unknown people. Sharing abusive and malicious content. Abusing Facebook advertising and commerce policies.
Unused accounts
We may disable and delete accounts that are unused and remain inactive for a long period of time. We look at several signals to understand whether your account is unused, including whether you've recently logged in to your account or into another service using your Facebook account.
When you send or receive money in Messenger, we may ask you: To verify your payment method if unusual activity is detected. To verify your identity after you reach a certain transaction amount. To verify your payment method, we'll send a temporary transaction with a verification code to your default card.
To expand the Facebook chat sidebar, click Chat in the bottom-right corner of your screen.
Facebook doesn't let people track who views their profile. Third-party apps also can't provide this functionality. If you come across an app that claims to offer this ability, please report the app. Was this helpful?
Facebook technology uses direct, fanout, and aggregated features to investigate the social graph of suspect accounts on several levels. If it's a personal account, direct features include things like age, gender, and the number of friends.
It's well known that scammers use fake Facebook accounts to connect with users and their friends to scrape personal information in an effort to steal identities. Fake account owners also reach out to anyone who's accepted their friend request to try and scam them out of money.