What the Tech: Cloned Facebook profiles – Texoma's Homepage

by: Jamey Tucker, Dylan Jimenez Posted: Jan 31, 2023 / 10:13 PM CST Updated: Jan 31, 2023 / 10:13 PM CST Another day and another friend posts to Facebook that their account has been “hacked” and warns friends not to accept messages or friend requests from them. It happens now more than ever according to a report from. First of all, the account has likely been cloned, not hacked. While those scammers often find profile information on the dark web, typically Facebook users make it easy for someone who knows what they’re doing to create or clone their Facebook profile and information. Here are a few common mistakes people make that give scammers the ability (and desire) to clone their profiles and annoy their friends: Accepting friend requests from people you don’t know or friends you’re already friends with. Scammers create fake or cloned accounts to build their own network of potential victims. Everyone on your friend list and even those following you can see your profile information and when you post updates. It’s easy for them to copy your profile photo and information you’ve added to create a copycat account and build a list of hundreds or thousands of
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