Someone is pretending to be you online. Here's how we help.
Fake profiles cost you reputation, relationships, and sometimes money. You send us the fake profiles you've found; GhostTrace documents them into the consolidated evidence submission that gets platforms to actually take them down — and helps you warn the audience the impersonator is targeting.
In one sentence: Impersonation documentation is an evidence service: you report the fake profiles you've found, and we document them into a platform-ready takedown submission so Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, and others will actually remove them. We build the case — the platform makes the final call.
What this service is
Fake accounts get taken down when the platform's trust & safety team sees a clean, well-organized submission that matches the exact policy language in their impersonation report form. Most user reports fail because they lack this — vague reports go to the back of the queue and often get auto-closed.
GhostTrace packages the submission for you from the fake profiles you identify: comparison of each fake profile against your verified identity, screenshots you supply of the impersonation, the specific policy citation the platform uses, and a professional cover statement. We then walk you through submitting it through the correct channel (they differ by platform and by whether you're a public figure or a private person).
Who this is for
- Someone created a fake Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, or LinkedIn account using your name and photos.
- A scammer is DM'ing your friends or followers pretending to be you asking for money or personal info.
- A business or public figure is being impersonated to damage brand reputation.
- You're being catfished with your own photos on dating apps or other platforms.
How it works
You report the fake accounts
You send us the fake profiles you've found — links, screenshots, and any details on how you discovered them. We work from what you supply; we don't search for additional accounts on your behalf.
Preserve the evidence
Timestamped screenshots of the fake profile, its followers, its posts, and its DMs (the ones you have). Everything hashed for integrity.
Build the platform-ready package
Comparison document (fake vs. you), the platform's exact policy citation, ID proof staging, and a cover statement — one consolidated package per platform, formatted the way trust & safety teams expect.
Submit & escalate
You submit the report from your account (platforms require it). If the initial report is declined, we prepare the escalation — usually a re-submission with corrected policy language or a formal legal-notice template.
What's included
- Consolidated takedown package covering every fake profile you report to us.
- Preserved, timestamped, hash-verified evidence bundle.
- One takedown submission per platform (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, others on request).
- Comparison document showing each impersonator's profile side-by-side with your verified profile.
- Follower-warning template you can post from your real account to reduce ongoing damage.
- 30 days of follow-up support if platforms respond with questions.
Frequently asked
Can you remove the fake account directly?
No — only the platform can remove accounts, and platforms require the affected person to file the report from their own account. Our job is to package the fake profiles you report into a submission that makes their trust & safety team actually act on it.
How fast do platforms respond?
With a professional package: Instagram/Facebook typically 24–72 hours, TikTok 48–96 hours, X (Twitter) 1–5 business days, LinkedIn 3–7 business days. Without one, initial reports are often auto-closed with no response.
What if the impersonator keeps creating new accounts?
Send us each new one as you find it and we'll fold it into a consolidated submission — platforms treat repeat offenders more severely when the pattern is documented together.
Do I need to be a verified / public figure?
No. Every major platform has an impersonation policy for private individuals, but the report forms and evidence requirements are different. We use the right form for you.
Will you contact the impersonator?
No. Direct contact often accelerates the harm, tips them off to move platforms, or creates legal complications. We never message impersonators on your behalf.
Is this legal?
Yes — we use only publicly available information and platforms' own reporting mechanisms. No accounts, no unauthorized access, no vigilante action.
What clients say
"Daniel with GhostTrace LLC advised me that someone had cloned my Facebook page. I had previously been advised by a friend that they were receiving friend requests but were already my friend on Facebook. Daniel gathered the necessary information and within a hour had identified the problem and provided guidance and appropriate documentation to remedy the problem. Very quick and effective response from Daniel and his company. I would highly recommend Daniel and GhostTrace LLC to assist with this type of problem."
Ready to get started?
Open a free account, describe your situation in plain language, and a GhostTrace analyst will pick it up within one business day.