Online and Social Media Related Crime
Fake/Impersonating Profile
A social media profile uses someone else’s name and photo. Friends or customers think it is the real person.
Warning signs
A second profile appears with your name and photo, or a friend’s.
The new profile messages people and asks for money, a code, or a favour.
The photos are old, copied, or slightly cropped.
The person you know says they did not send the message.
Do not send money or a login code because a profile photo looks right. Check on a call, using the number you already have.