Case #11311 - How Cyberaidbase Helped a Student Overcome Harassment from a Fake Instagram Account

Cyber Incident Overview

A high school student was very worried when they discovered a fake Instagram account pretending to be them. This fake account used their photos and stories and sent mean messages to their friends, causing confusion and distress. Since the student's real Instagram account was set to private, they were particularly concerned that someone from their school or friend group might be behind the impersonation. To address the issue, the student reported the fake account using an online cyber complaint form. While waiting for a response, they reached out to CyberAidBase for assistance. They felt hopeful that, with our support, they could stop the fake account and protect their online reputation and privacy.

Actions by Cyberaidbase

After understanding the situation, we suspected that the person behind the fake account might be someone from the victim’s school or social circle who wasn’t fully aware of cyber laws. To address this, we sent a warning message, explaining that creating fake accounts and impersonating others is illegal. We emphasized that such actions could have serious consequences, including potential legal action that might impact their future. The individual took our warning seriously and chose to delete the fake account on their own within 5 minutes. This resolved the issue quickly, helping the victim feel safe on social media again and putting an end to the harassment.

User Comments

"Thank you so much sir for your help and support☺ Jai hind!"