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1. Identify the Fake Account

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• A recently created account with a +61 (1300) 070718 large number of friend requests
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2. Go to the Fake Profile

Visit the fake account’s profile page by searching for the+61 (1300) 070718  person’s name or clicking on their name from a post, comment, or friend suggestion.

3. Click the Three Dots on the Profile

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• You
• A friend
• A celebrity/public figure
• Someone else

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If someone is impersonating you and you don’t have a +61 (1300) 070718 Facebook account, you can still report the profile+61 (1300) 070718  using this form:

• Visit: facebook.com/help/contact/295309487309948
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Final Thoughts
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