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Have you ever dealt with something like this?
« on: November 14, 2010, 10:23:27 pm »
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001012467831#!/profile.php?id=100001594669093&v=wall

I've been dealing with some excessive spam-ish, if not hostile messages since NDK. I've been ignoring them in the past two months or so, and assumed that it was dying down and the people involved were tiring of it. I was a little surprised when a message was sent to my cosplay group's facebook, informing us that there are people posing as us - using pictures (even one of my girlfriend and me outside of cosplay - entirely without permission), and bits of personal information they gathered. Also, that they have been friending, and interacting with people under their guises -- even going as far as to be insulting to others, and taking other actions to harm our reputations.

I understand there are other sites they may be using, but I haven't personally seen them.

I find this unfortunate, because if we met at NDK, and you thought you had found me in this account, you've met an impostor; and we've failed to reconnect.


Has anyone else experienced this before? What actions did you take to regain your identity and put an end to unwanted attention?

I'd love to hear your stories, and learn from you.

If this isn't the place for this kind of topic, I apologize. I wasn't really sure if this would be okay here. I just wanted to inform fellow con-goers and get some advice.


Thanks so much you guys.


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Re: Have you ever dealt with something like this?
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2010, 10:41:53 pm »
I only discovered this was going on today, or the gravity of it at least, but I am indeed a part of it as well (I'm the girlfriend).

I really do not appreciate my loved ones and I having our reputations compromised. I'm not sure why we've been targeted since we were respectful, mature, and certainly not obnoxious or rude to anyone at the con. I personally tend to keep to myself as well and haven't hardly spoken to anyone at or since the con. We all assume it is more an act of jealousy over anything else.

Having personal information and photos posted without our permission creeps me out. I hope we find a solution to this soon....
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Re: Have you ever dealt with something like this?
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2010, 11:25:44 pm »
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Re: Have you ever dealt with something like this?
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2010, 11:31:02 pm »
One thing to also never do on facebook is to put your phone number/s and address on there. That's even worse in your predicament. Meaning your worse enemies could call and harass you or go to your house and do bad things too thanks to facebook. That and ID theft too.
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Re: Have you ever dealt with something like this?
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2010, 11:35:05 pm »
I saw that. I was super confused. I got a friend request from the girl posing as Hyura. So that's why I added her, cuz I thought she was you. Then you added me and I was really unsure of what was going on...@_@ I wanted to send her a message...but I'm not sure the best way to go about that.
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Re: Have you ever dealt with something like this?
« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2010, 11:37:43 pm »
Quote from: nemisis47 on November 14, 2010, 11:31:02 pm
One thing to also never do on facebook is to put your phone number/s and address on there. That's even worse in your predicament. Meaning your worse enemies could call and harass you or go to your house and do bad things too thanks to facebook. That and ID theft too.

Thankfully I don't do that. I think I might be a little afraid now if that were the case. This is just more of an annoyance, and unfortunate. It also angers me that this person is taking credit for my cosplay -- including my failed bleached stripes. *sighs*
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Re: Have you ever dealt with something like this?
« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2010, 11:41:30 pm »
Quote from: Keiki on November 14, 2010, 11:35:05 pm
I saw that. I was super confused. I got a friend request from the girl posing as Hyura. So that's why I added her, cuz I thought she was you. Then you added me and I was really unsure of what was going on...@_@ I wanted to send her a message...but I'm not sure the best way to go about that.
Best of luck you two...<33

OH MY GOD. So you already know about this! Just so you know, I just responded to you on FB and that is indeed me (my new account). @___@
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Re: Have you ever dealt with something like this?
« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2010, 11:42:04 pm »
As Katie said, report them ASAP.
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Re: Have you ever dealt with something like this?
« Reply #8 on: November 14, 2010, 11:44:48 pm »
Quote from: nemisis47 on November 14, 2010, 11:42:04 pm
As Katie said, report them ASAP.

I definitely will. But, how do I stop the other forms of harassment? I was threatened with physical harm (next con they see me) by e-mail. It's empty talk, I'm sure, but I think this problem is much bigger than facebook.
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Re: Have you ever dealt with something like this?
« Reply #9 on: November 14, 2010, 11:47:49 pm »
I think you should block any and all harassing emails. Let them know if they continue on, you can call the cops on their butts!
It's harassment and they could face charges if they do not stop. Ugh, I can't believe how immature and rude people can be...
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Re: Have you ever dealt with something like this?
« Reply #10 on: November 14, 2010, 11:57:48 pm »
Quote from: Keiki on November 14, 2010, 11:47:49 pm
I think you should block any and all harassing emails. Let them know if they continue on, you can call the cops on their butts!
It's harassment and they could face charges if they do not stop. Ugh, I can't believe how immature and rude people can be...

Thanks so much for your advice and support in the situation. Just hearing a few words from people is a comfort.
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Re: Have you ever dealt with something like this?
« Reply #11 on: November 15, 2010, 12:00:57 am »
Request your friends do not tag you in items; and change your privacy setting to lock your personal face book and group face book account, so that only your friends and people in your group can view photos of you.

Also minimize the people you add to your friend list, to people who you know and are your personal friends. Send an instant message to a person who sends you friend request and ask them how they know you in person, before you add them to your friend list

If you know the name of the user who is harassing you, distributing your personal information, and posing as you; go to the web link Katie provided and report the user.(Also if you see a post that fits this criteria you can run your mouse by the post until an x apears, when the x apears click the x once and a hidden menu will appear, scroll down, one of the options is "report post")  
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Re: Have you ever dealt with something like this?
« Reply #12 on: November 15, 2010, 12:03:13 am »
It's no problem. I was really confused for the past er...it's actually been a while when I noticed it (I should've let Hyura know..Sowwy)
But really, I think you need to let other people know of the situation and it might even send a message if those who are friended with them, 'unfriend' them. Perhaps not everyone, but those you know well and who will definately support you.

Make sure you let people know that they shouldn't harass these people in retaliation, for that would make you and your friends no better. But bringing about awarness to the fact that you are NOT these people will definately be a good step in the right direction. And really, in all reality, there's not much you can do about them using your pictures, but if they're threatening you and you feel you are in harm's way, call the cops! [I know I already said that >w<]
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Re: Have you ever dealt with something like this?
« Reply #13 on: November 15, 2010, 11:15:30 am »
We now have a pretty good idea who is behind it, although, we are unsure if there are other people involved.

Things seem to be getting worked out, and I'm sure things will die down very soon.


Thanks so much you guys for your support. <3
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Re: Have you ever dealt with something like this?
« Reply #14 on: November 15, 2010, 11:34:32 am »
Don't delete anything they send you, stick it in a folder incase they actually do something. If the individual(s) are threatening physical violence then you can get a restraining order against them.

Also I sent you a PM with another option incase they do not stop.
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Re: Have you ever dealt with something like this?
« Reply #15 on: November 15, 2010, 04:23:36 pm »
Sorry this whole ordeal happened to you two. Hopefully, this will be settled soon. What they did is dishonorable.
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Re: Have you ever dealt with something like this?
« Reply #16 on: November 16, 2010, 06:29:43 am »
Yeah, not using a real name is the way to go. My real name isn't fully listed on mine and I know of several who have different last names n' such as well. Its the way to go. Even if you get tagged, it's not gonna post 'the real you' so ha!

Fyi- Also don't use that Geo Tag nonsense either
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Re: Have you ever dealt with something like this?
« Reply #17 on: December 05, 2010, 04:01:54 am »
You are following the right advice, sadly, I have been a victim of that too, but it has been since last year. I'm sorry to hear that you are too going through with this. I agree with everyone here. Report this person...I had to do that for a person who was stalking my fiance and I since Texas. So yeah we feel your pain...I'm on Facebook, but I have no choice on the real name thing, my family is also on there and that's how we talk, since we never seem to catch each other on the phone.

I relied on my friends who cleared me of it, I was not sure who was posing as a friend or not, generally people who knew me were willing to listen and realize what was going on. Then they spread the word to some of my other friends. I was a little upset that some of it is still going on. My fiance has gotten a few e-mails and also some IMs from people he didn't know.

Since was came back from Texas, things did get steadily worse, I didn't want we have the rumors fixed, yeah...same problem as you...I'm so sorry to hear that it s happening to you too. No one deserves this.
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Re: Have you ever dealt with something like this?
« Reply #18 on: December 16, 2010, 02:32:08 pm »
I've been a victim but then I get them back, it's not hard to find said person who is doing this. Especially if you know people. They troll you? You troll back but better. :D
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Re: Have you ever dealt with something like this?
« Reply #19 on: May 29, 2011, 11:45:48 am »
Quote from: nemisis47 on November 14, 2010, 11:31:02 pm
One thing to also never do on facebook is to put your phone number/s and address on there. That's even worse in your predicament. Meaning your worse enemies could call and harass you or go to your house and do bad things too thanks to facebook. That and ID theft too.

well said... once you post something on the internet... it's there "FOREVER".  Just understand that we live in a day and age of digital theft and digital crime... and it's very complex to enforce...
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