# Fake Facebook Page Using My Name: How to Report It

> Someone made a Facebook Page pretending to be you in Malaysia? What to screenshot, how to report the Page or use Meta's impostor form, and what Meta decides.

- URL: https://www.awarexone.com/research/remove-fake-facebook-page-using-my-name
- Author: Md Shariar Shanaz Shuvon, Founder & CEO, AwareXone
- Published: 2026-10-05
- Topics: Facebook, Content removal, Malaysia
- Related service: Impersonation removal: https://www.awarexone.com/social-media-recovery/impersonation-removal

## Short answer

Screenshot the fake Page and copy its link first. Then open the Page, choose Options below the cover photo, select Report Page and say it is pretending to be you. Without a Facebook account, use Meta's impostor form with a photo of your ID. Warn your contacts. Meta decides whether the Page comes down.

## Summary

- A Facebook Page that pretends to be you, using your name or photos to deceive people, goes against Meta's rules on impersonation.
- Before you report, screenshot the Page, its posts, its Page transparency section and any messages it sent, and copy the full link.
- Open the Page, choose Options below the cover photo, then Report Page, and say the Page is pretending to be you rather than picking a general category.
- If you have no Facebook account or lost access, use Meta's impostor form, which accepts reports only from the person impersonated or an authorised representative and asks for ID.
- Never pay anyone who promises a guaranteed takedown, a mass-reporting service or to unmask the admins, and never share your password, OTP or backup codes.
- Meta makes the final decision, genuine fan and opinion Pages usually stay up, and if anyone lost money in Malaysia they should call their bank or NSRC 997.

A friend sends you a link. It is a Facebook Page with your name as its title, your photo as the profile picture and posts written as if by you. Some of its followers comment as though they are talking to you.

The short answer: save the evidence, then report the Page to Facebook as pretending to be you. You can do that from the Page itself, or through Meta's impostor form if you have no account. Warn the people who might be fooled while Meta reviews it.

This guide is about Pages, not personal profiles. It covers telling a fake Page from a fan Page, what to capture, both reporting routes, what to do if Meta leaves the Page up, and Malaysian agencies. It is general information, not legal advice.

Last checked: 5 October 2026.

## What Should You Do About a Fake Facebook Page Using Your Name?

Report it as impersonation, with evidence. Meta's help page on [reporting a profile or Page pretending to be you](https://www.facebook.com/help/174210519303259) says Pages that impersonate other people go against its Community Standards, and that you can report them even without a Facebook account. Logged in, go to the Page, click "Options" below the cover photo, select "Report Page" and follow the prompts. Without an account, use the [Report an impostor account form](https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/295309487309948). Screenshot everything before you report, because Pages can be renamed. Only Meta can remove the Page.

## Fake Page, Fake Profile or Fan Page: Which One Is It?

Meta's [authentic identity representation policy](https://transparency.meta.com/policies/community-standards/authentic-identity-representation/) lists two kinds of impersonation that fit this problem: using another person's images, name or likeness with the aim to deceive others, and speaking in the voice of another person without authorisation, for example by creating a Page. A Page that merely talks about you is a different thing. Meta's business help page on [impostor accounts](https://www.facebook.com/business/help/173435393294159) says fan pages and opinion accounts generally do not break its Community Standards, and the policy adds that such accounts must make their unofficial status clear, at minimum in the account name.

*Matching a Page to the right Facebook route, based on Meta help and policy pages read on 5 October 2026.*

| What you see | What it usually is | Route worth trying |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Page titled with your name, using your photos, posting as if it were you | Page impersonation | Report Page from Facebook, choosing that it pretends to be you |
| The same, but you have no Facebook account or cannot log in | Page impersonation | Meta's impostor form, with a photo of your ID |
| A personal profile, not a Page, copying you | Profile impersonation | Report profile; see our fake profile guide |
| A Page that says it is a fan Page, or criticises you, without claiming to be you | Fan or opinion Page, usually allowed | Report only content that breaks a specific rule, such as harassment |
| A Page using your shop name, logo and products | Business impersonation | Impostor report plus trademark routes; see our business guide |

If the copy is a personal profile rather than a Page, our guide to [a fake Facebook profile using your name](https://www.awarexone.com/research/facebook-fake-profile-impersonation) walks through that route. If it copies your business, read [what to do about a fake Page using your business name](https://www.awarexone.com/research/brand-impersonation-fake-pages-malaysia-business) instead. If someone built a fake account on TikTok out of your own videos instead, see [a fake TikTok account built from your videos](https://www.awarexone.com/research/remove-fake-tiktok-account-using-my-videos).

## Why a Fake Page Is Different From a Fake Profile

A Page is built for an audience, which changes what the impostor can do.

- A Page can have several people managing it, and only Meta can act on the Page itself.
- A Page looks like an official public presence, so people trust it more than a new profile.
- A Page can run ads or sell in your name, reaching people who have never met you.
- A Page has a public transparency section, which is useful evidence.

## Screenshot These Before You Report

Fake Pages often change their name or photo once they notice attention. Capture the evidence first, with the date and the link visible where your device allows. This checklist is ours, not Meta's; our guide to [collecting evidence before you report](https://www.awarexone.com/research/collect-evidence-before-reporting-harassment) goes further.

- The full link to the Page, copied from a browser's address bar, not just the Page name.
- The Page's name, profile photo, cover photo and About section.
- Posts that use your photos or speak as you, with the date on the post.
- The Page transparency section (see below).
- Any ads the Page is running, and any product listings or payment details it gives.
- Messages or comments where people were misled, with their permission to use them.
- The link to your real profile or Page, so Meta can compare.
- Any report reference or Support Inbox message after you submit.

Meta's help page on [Page transparency](https://www.facebook.com/help/323314944866264) says the section shows more information about a Page and the people who manage it, including their primary country location. At the time of writing it usually also shows when the Page was created and any earlier names. A Page created last week, or one renamed from something unrelated, supports your report. A blank field proves nothing on its own.

## How to Report the Page From Your Facebook Account

This is the quickest route if you can log in. Meta's steps, with the first two added by us:

1. Finish your screenshots and save the Page link.
2. If the Page has blocked you, ask a friend to send you the link. Meta's help page suggests searching for the name or asking a friend.
3. Go to the Page and click "Options" below the cover photo. On some versions this shows as three dots.
4. Select "Report Page".
5. Follow the prompts. At the time of writing they usually include an option about the Page pretending to be someone, followed by who is being impersonated. Choose the option that says it is you.

The prompts vary by app version, language and region, so read each screen. A general category such as spam can send the report down the wrong review path.

## How to Report Without an Account: Meta's Impostor Form

You do not need a Facebook account. Meta's help page says that if you have no account, or have lost access, you should use its [Report an impostor account form](https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/295309487309948). When we opened it on 5 October 2026 it asked which situation describes you, whether the account is impersonating you, any email address or mobile number listed on the impostor, and a picture of your ID. The wording may differ by region or language.

The form is strict about who reports. If you choose that the account is impersonating a friend, it says Meta can only act on reports from the person being impersonated or their authorised representative, such as a parent or legal guardian. A parent reporting a fake Page of their child chooses the representative option and attaches the child's ID.

The form links Meta's page on [the types of ID it accepts](https://www.facebook.com/help/159096464162185). Check it before you upload, and use a clear, unedited photo of the original document. The form says Meta may encrypt and store your ID for up to one year to improve its fake ID detection, and that you can turn that use off in your Identity Confirmation Settings. Upload it only through the form, never to someone who offers to submit it for you.

## When the Page Uses Photos You Took

If the Page has copied photos you took yourself, a copyright report may sit alongside the impersonation report. As a general rule, copyright in a photo usually belongs to whoever took it, not to the person in it. So a selfie you took may count; a photo a friend or a studio took of you is usually theirs to report.

Meta's [copyright help pages](https://www.facebook.com/help/1020633957973118) explain how to report your copyrighted work, and say Facebook cannot provide legal advice, so speak to a lawyer if you are unsure about your rights. Never file a copyright claim for a photo you do not own.

## After You Report: Checking the Decision

If you reported while logged in, the result arrives in your Support Inbox. Meta's page on [why reported content was not removed](https://www.facebook.com/help/messenger-app/134552198624586) explains how to ask for a second look:

1. Click your profile picture, then "Help & support", then "Support Inbox".
2. Open "Reports About Others" and the message about your report.
3. Click "See Options" at the bottom.
4. If the option is available, click "Request another review" and follow the instructions.

Meta says some content types cannot be reviewed again, and that some decisions upheld twice may be eligible for appeal to the Oversight Board, which chooses only some cases. Do not resubmit the same form repeatedly while you wait.

> Note: **The decision is Meta's.** Not every report ends in removal. If Meta finds the Page is a fan or commentary Page rather than an impostor, it usually stays up, even if you dislike it. Some impostors also return under a new Page, in which case you report the new one with fresh evidence.

## Mistakes That Weaken a Page Impersonation Report

- Reporting the Page name instead of its full link.
- Choosing spam or a general category when the Page pretends to be you.
- Asking ten friends to report instead of reporting yourself. The form acts on reports from you or your representative.
- Uploading an unclear or edited photo of your ID.
- Filing a copyright claim for photos someone else took.
- Commenting on the fake Page or arguing with its admins, which can push them to delete evidence or target you further.
- Posting the personal details of whoever you suspect is behind it. Leave identification to the police.

> Warning: **Takedown sellers and unmasking offers.** Some people offer, in English, Bahasa Malaysia or Chinese, to remove a fake Page if you pay them, to flood it with reports, or to reveal who runs it. Nobody outside Meta can remove a Page, mass reporting adds noise rather than proof, and hacking a Page is a crime even when the Page is fake. Anyone who asks for your password, a login code or a backup code is after your real account. Do not share them with anyone.

## Malaysia: When to Involve NSRC, the Police or MCMC

If someone sent money to the fake Page, deal with the money first. The NSRC's [FAQ on the NFCC website](https://nfcc.jpm.gov.my/index.php/en/about-nsrc) tells fraud victims to contact their bank's hotline or the NSRC on 997 immediately, then make a police report at the nearest police station. It is honest that there is no guarantee of getting money back, and it says the NSRC, the police and banks will never ask for your password, PIN, TAC or OTP.

Impersonation without money lost can still be a police matter. MCMC's [complaints page](https://www.mcmc.gov.my/en/make-a-complaint) lists "Cheating by Personation" under the Penal Code as a matter for the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), and defamation under the Penal Code and the Defamation Act 1957 for the police or a civil action. For online content, the same page says to contact the service provider first and, if the complaint stays unresolved, escalate through the industry forums and then MCMC. So report to Meta first and keep the reference. For false claims that damage your reputation, speak to a lawyer about defamation.

If the fake Page sends people to a fake login page or a phishing link, CyberSecurity Malaysia's [Cyber999 incident response centre](https://www.cybersecurity.my/portal-main/services/cyber999-overview) is the national point of contact for computer security incidents and takes reports by online form, email, phone and its mobile app.

Tell your contacts directly as well. A short post on your real profile, and a message to close family, is enough: "There is a fake Facebook Page using my name. I will never ask you for money or a code through it. Please do not follow or reply to it."

## When a Case Review Makes Sense

Most people can get a fake Page reviewed alone with the steps above, and Meta decides every report. Outside help is worth considering when the Page keeps coming back under new names, when it runs ads or takes money in your name, when it spans Facebook and other platforms, or when you are a public figure with several copies to track. SocialSafe by AwareXone, our recovery and digital identity service, reviews the case first and may tell you that you already have what you need. We work only through Meta's own reporting forms and lawful routes, never file false or mass reports, and never ask for your password or codes. You can read how we approach [impersonation removal](https://www.awarexone.com/social-media-recovery/impersonation-removal), and our [Trust Center](https://www.awarexone.com/trust) sets out what we will and will not ask you for. For other platforms, see our [guide to impersonation in Malaysia](https://www.awarexone.com/research/impersonation-removal-malaysia).

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Can Facebook tell me who created the fake Page?

Meta does not publish a route for revealing who manages a Page to the person reporting it. The Page transparency section shows where its managers are based and how many there are, and identification beyond that is a matter for the police.

### Can I report a fake Page pretending to be my friend?

Meta's impostor form says it acts only on reports from the person being impersonated or their authorised representative, such as a parent or guardian. Send your friend the Page link and the form instead.

### Is a fan Page using my name allowed?

Often, yes. Meta says fan pages and opinion accounts generally do not break its Community Standards, so a Page that is clearly about you, rather than pretending to be you, usually stays up unless its posts break another rule.

### How long does Facebook take to remove a fake Page?

There is no set timeline, and nobody can promise one. Check your Support Inbox for the decision, and if Meta leaves the Page up, you can usually request another review from there.

### Should I make my own Page to compete with the fake one?

Keep your existing real profile or Page active and tell people which one is yours. Creating extra copies or decoys can confuse the review and can look like impersonation itself.

## Official sources

- [Facebook Help Centre: Report a Facebook profile or Page pretending to be you or someone else (read 5 October 2026)](https://www.facebook.com/help/174210519303259)
- [Facebook Help Centre: Report an impostor account contact form (read 5 October 2026)](https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/295309487309948)
- [Meta Transparency Center: Authentic identity representation policy (read 5 October 2026)](https://transparency.meta.com/policies/community-standards/authentic-identity-representation/)
- [Meta Business Help Centre: How do I report an impostor account? (read 5 October 2026)](https://www.facebook.com/business/help/173435393294159)
- [Facebook Help Centre: About Page transparency (read 5 October 2026)](https://www.facebook.com/help/323314944866264)
- [Messenger Help Centre: Why didn't Facebook remove the content that I reported (read 5 October 2026)](https://www.facebook.com/help/messenger-app/134552198624586)
- [Facebook Help Centre: Copyright (read 5 October 2026)](https://www.facebook.com/help/1020633957973118)
- [NFCC: National Scam Response Centre FAQ (read 5 October 2026)](https://nfcc.jpm.gov.my/index.php/en/about-nsrc)
- [MCMC: Make a complaint (read 5 October 2026)](https://www.mcmc.gov.my/en/make-a-complaint)
- [CyberSecurity Malaysia: Cyber999 Cyber Incident Response Center (read 5 October 2026)](https://www.cybersecurity.my/portal-main/services/cyber999-overview)

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