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Fakes vs. Real: How to Recognize Fake Accounts?
Evgeniya Plotnikova
Student at the School of Creative Industries
based on the MBU DO DSHI N3, Lipetsk;
prize winner (3rd place) of the Safe Digital
Childhood Award, 2025, in the Future of the
Internet nomination for children held by the
Children Digital Protection Alliance.
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Student at the School of Creative Industries
based on the MBU DO DSHI N3, Lipetsk;
prize winner (3rd place) of the Safe Digital
Childhood Award, 2025, in the Future of the
Internet nomination for children held by the
Children Digital Protection Alliance.
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Fakes vs. Real: How to Recognize Fake Accounts?
One of the signs of a fake account is low activity, such as few likes and comments. Is this true?
Yes, real users actively comment and like
No, activity is not an indicator of the authenticity of the account
Activity depends on the age of the account
The account has recently been registered, and the avatar is missing or looks strange. Is this a sign of a fake?
Definitely, a fresh account without a normal avatar is most often a fake
Perhaps a new user decided to temporarily hide one’s face
The freshness of the account does not matter
Does the real account publish a lot of explicit content or aggressive statements?
This often happens among popular bloggers
Usually no, fake accounts are often filled with such materials to quickly gain subscribers
Such content creates an image of a serious professional
Contact information is incorrect or missing altogether. Is this a sign of falsification?
No, many real users prefer anonymity
This is an alarming sign, a real account must have contact information
Contacts depend on the preferences of the account owner
Another user sends strange messages or business proposals soon after you have started communicating for the first time. Should you believe them?
This is most likely to be an attempt at fraud
This happens with active users of social networks
The person could accidentally send a message to the wrong receiver
The profile is filled with short, similar comments and primitive reposts. Does this mean the account is real?
Very unlikely, most likely it is a bot account
Bots cannot write comments, therefore the account is real
It all depends on the activity of the user
The account name consists of random characters or is difficult to read. Does this mean the account is real?
Unlikely, the real person strives to create a clear name
People sometimes choose creative pseudonyms, so it is okay
The name does not matter; this is the content of the account which does
Discounts, gifts or the opportunity to earn big money without effort are offered. Is this normal?
High chance of a scam, because free cheese is only in a mousetrap
Such promotions are arranged by large brands, so the offer is normal
Many entrepreneurs offer free bonuses to new clients
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