{"id":14315,"date":"2021-11-16T19:52:15","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T03:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/blog\/?p=14315"},"modified":"2021-11-18T11:10:41","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T19:10:41","slug":"how-to-tell-if-a-social-media-account-is-fake-national-unfriend-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.socialcatfish.cloud\/scamfish\/how-to-tell-if-a-social-media-account-is-fake-national-unfriend-day\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Spot and Unfollow Fake Accounts: National Unfriend Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/how-to-find-out-if-someone-is-on-social-media\/\">Social media<\/a> is a big part of our lives. We use it to connect with friends, family members, and people we are interested in. But what if you found out that the <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/how-to-check-if-an-image-is-stolen-prevent-fake-profiles-that-are-created-by-romance-scammers\/\">account you were following was fake<\/a>? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.daysoftheyear.com\/days\/unfriend-day\/\">National unfriend<\/a> day has come around again to make sure your <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/social-media-security-how-protect-your-photos-personal-information-from-scammers\/\">social media accounts<\/a> are authentic! <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/national-friendship-day-how-to-tell-your-online-friend-is-fake\/\">Here&#8217;s how to tell if an account is fake<\/a>, so you can unfollow them for National Unfriend Day!<\/span><\/p>\n[aesop_image  img=&#8221;https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/My-Post-13-1.jpg&#8221; panorama=&#8221;off&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; captionsrc=&#8221;custom&#8221; captionposition=&#8221;left&#8221; revealfx=&#8221;off&#8221; overlay_revealfx=&#8221;off&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fake Accounts Are Often Created To Deceive People<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fake accounts often try to deceive people into thinking that the account they are following is real when in fact, it is not. <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/state-of-internet-scams-2021\/\">Scammers online<\/a> often prey on people&#8217;s need for attention, and they use social media to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it&#8217;s your money or <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/identity-theft-report\/\">personal information<\/a>, scammers will stop at nothing to get what they want. There are many different types of scammers out there, and knowing how to spot their ploys can help protect you from becoming a victim. If you&#8217;re aware of this possibility, then you&#8217;ll be able to avoid these traps before it&#8217;s too late.<\/span><\/p>\n[aesop_image  img=&#8221;https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pexels-cottonbro-6491787.jpg&#8221; panorama=&#8221;off&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; captionsrc=&#8221;custom&#8221; captionposition=&#8221;left&#8221; revealfx=&#8221;off&#8221; overlay_revealfx=&#8221;off&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Spot a Fake Account\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fake social media accounts can be spotted by looking for some red flags. These are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check out the bio:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fake accounts will often use generic or random words. If you see a bio saying something like &#8220;fashion&#8221; instead of using the person&#8217;s name, then this is a red flag that the account may be fake.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check out their posts:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fake accounts often have random or generic photos to go along with generic posts. A valid personal account will feature personal items and not generic photographs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Keep an eye on the number of followers: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch out for accounts with an unusual amount of followers compared to the number of posts. Popular accounts will have a large follower base but also plenty of posts as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check out their friends: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fake account will often follow the same set of people. This is because they are following these individuals to boost their following number.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>If unsure, Google them: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media scammers will often use the name of celebrities or popular accounts to try and give their fake account credibility. If you search for an individual&#8217;s username along with a celebrity, then this can help determine if they are real or not.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check for phony reviews:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you spot an account that has only posted once or twice, then they could be using this platform to post fake reviews for other companies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Look for account verification icons:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A real account will either have a blue or a white checkmark that is located next to their username. If this feature is missing, then the account could be fake.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If, after doing all these steps, you are still unsure, then it&#8217;s best to unfollow the account. Be wary of any account that is offering freebies or money. This could be a scammer trying to get your personal information in order to steal from you. Also, be cautious of the links that they post, as these could lead to malware downloads.<\/span><\/p>\n[aesop_image  img=&#8221;https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/unfollow.jpg&#8221; panorama=&#8221;off&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; captionsrc=&#8221;custom&#8221; captionposition=&#8221;left&#8221; revealfx=&#8221;off&#8221; overlay_revealfx=&#8221;off&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protect Yourself From Fake Accounts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Unfriend Day is also a National Unfollow Day. This is a time to unfollow any fake accounts you may be following to remain protected. It&#8217;s a day that everyone should be aware of since it protects us against social media scammers and spammers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you are setting boundaries by only following accounts that give value to your life and not scammers that could harm you. Every year on November 17th, National Unfriend Day is observed, so you can take the time to thoroughly examine your account and ensure that you&#8217;re following accounts that deserve your attention and time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is difficult to tell if an account is fake. Still, it&#8217;s also important to be able to tell if a person&#8217;s social media account is fake. Fake accounts can cause problems for your business and personal life. They can be used for anything from simple pranking to more sinister purposes, like identity theft or promotion of violence and hate speech.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s also good to keep these tips in mind when deciding if a person&#8217;s social media account is fake. When in doubt, unfollow the person and keep your personal information safe!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"05\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>And Lastly&#8230;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Reverse search using Social Catfish.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\">Social Catfish<\/a>, we are able to provide you with additional information on the suspected scammer if you think they are impersonating social media influencers. 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