Online Fake Profile
When cyber fraudsters create a social media profile using the identity details like name, address, mail id, photograph etc., of victim, without their knowledge, it is called a fake profile creation.
Dangers of fake social media profile creation
Using the fake profile created the fraudster may commit offences-
- Spread fake and false information
- Damage reputation of victim
- Send false friend requests
- Lure children and teen agers with fake identity
- Makes the friends and family of victim vulnerable to cyber-attacks like phishing, fake links, malware attacks etc.,
- Financial fraud may also happen by requesting money using messenger/message services