A friend request looks like someone I know. Is it real?
You will learn how to spot a fake account that copies a real friend.
Scammers copy a friend's name and photo. Then they send a new request.
If you already have that friend, a second request is a warning sign.
The goal is often to ask you for money later. Go slow here.
Try this
- Do not accept the request right away.
- Check if you are already friends with this person.
- Call or text your friend using their old, known number.
- Ask them if they really sent a new request.
- If they say no, delete the request.
A message you can copy
I got a friend request from someone I think I already know. Here is what I see: [describe the name and photo]. What warning signs should I look for?
Paste it into ChatGPT, then change the words in brackets to fit you. It opens in a new tab, so you will not lose this page.
Buddy says
A real friend will not mind you double-checking. Safety first.