Someone copied my social media profile. Does that mean my account was hacked?
Reviewed answer
A copied profile can be created without access to your real account.
- Compare the profile address with your real one and check your own account's sign-in activity.
- Report the duplicate through the platform's impersonation-reporting process.
- Warn contacts through your real account or another known channel. Ask them to verify unusual requests before responding.
Get help if
Your real account also shows unfamiliar sign-ins or changes. A copied profile and an account takeover can occur together.