Fake Account or Deepfake of an Election Candidate: Report It

You are a candidate, a campaign volunteer or the family of someone standing for election, and a profile has appeared using their name and photo. Or a video is going round in which they seem to say something they never said. Voters are confused, the campaign team is stretched, and you need to act without making the fake more visible. This guide covers which reports fit, a routine to keep on top of new fakes, and how to warn people calmly. It is strictly non-partisan and works the same for anyone.

Last checked: 14 November 2026.

#Quick Answer

If a fake account or deepfake is impersonating you or a candidate during a Malaysian election, report each account for impersonation on Facebook, TikTok or X, and report each fake video as manipulated media where that reason is offered. Keep a private log of links and dates. MCMC has said it acts on public complaints, a separate route.

#What MCMC Has Said

Bernama, in a report carried by the New Straits Times on 1 November 2026, said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission would not interfere in social media campaigns by parties contesting the Melaka election, and would only start investigations or take action on posts after receiving complaints from the public. The report said MCMC was also monitoring the use of deepfakes, false information and fake accounts that disappear once their posts are published. In practice, that means candidates and their teams need to report, rather than wait.

#Why Election Impersonation Is Hard

• Fake accounts can appear and disappear within hours, so a report may land after the account is gone.
• A deepfake looks like the real person, which makes voters share it before checking.
• The same fake often runs on more than one platform, each with its own report route.
• Campaign teams are busy, and reports fall to whoever has time, so evidence gets scattered.
• Public denials can draw more attention to the fake if they repeat what it says.

#Which Report Fits

Facebook's impersonation help page says profiles and Pages that impersonate other people go against its Community Standards, and encourages you to report a profile or Page pretending to be you, someone you know or a public figure such as a politician. It has an impostor report form for people without an account. TikTok's impersonation report page offers in-app reporting and forms, and X's authenticity policy says you may not impersonate other individuals, groups or organisations to deceive others.

#A Daily Search Routine

1. Search each platform for the candidate's name, common misspellings and the campaign's name.
2. Check new accounts using the candidate's photo, logo or slogan.
3. Add each new fake to the evidence log with its link and the time you found it.
4. Report it straight away on the platform where it appears.
5. Note the report outcome when it comes back.

#Evidence Log for the Campaign Team

#Warning Voters Without Boosting the Fake

A short note on the official account reaches people who search. Keep it neutral and do not repeat the fake's claims. Adapt this:

The only official accounts for [candidate name] are [list]. Accounts or videos elsewhere using this name may be fake. Please do not share them, and report them to the platform.

#What the Platforms Decide

Each platform decides whether an account or post breaks its rules, and timing is outside anyone's control. Some fakes come down quickly, some do not, and new ones can appear. MCMC decides what action it takes on a complaint. We make no claims about who is behind any fake.

#How AwareXone Handles This Kind of Case

When we help a candidate or campaign with impersonation, we stay strictly non-partisan. We help set up the search routine and evidence log, match each fake to the report that fits on each platform, and keep a clear record of what was filed and what came back. We work only through official reporting routes, we never ask for passwords or codes, and the platforms make the final decision.

#When It Is Safer to Get Expert Help

If new fakes keep appearing across platforms and the team cannot keep up, it can be hard to manage on top of everything else. If this has become too much to handle alone, we can take a look and help. You can read about our impersonation removal service and how we work on our trust page, then use Apply for Case Review below when you are ready. Reply within 60 seconds, 24 hours a day, every day.

Related guides: fake TikTok accounts impersonating public figures in Malaysia, impersonation removal across Instagram, Facebook and TikTok and removing an AI deepfake video of you.

#Frequently Asked Questions