The Ministry of Internal Affairs Warns: Fake Accounts Are Being Created on WhatsApp in Citizens' Names

The Ministry of Internal Affairs Police has presented instructions on what to do if someone has opened a WhatsApp account using your photo and is acting in your name.

1. Log into your WhatsApp account.
2. Select the "Settings" section.
3. Go to the "Help and feedback" section.
4. Open the "Help Center" subsection.
5. At the bottom, choose the "Contact Us" link to get in touch with WhatsApp Support.

Send a message with the following content:

Dear WhatsApp Support Team,
My name is **(Your Name and Surname)**, and I am a WhatsApp user. I am reporting a serious case of impersonation: someone has created a fake WhatsApp account using my name and photos to deceive people and solicit money. This situation is seriously damaging my reputation and causing harm to others. Moreover, this activity clearly violates WhatsApp’s Terms of Service, as it involves impersonation and fraudulent behavior.
To assist with your investigation, I am providing the following details:
My real WhatsApp number: +374**** (Your number)
Fake account number: +374**** (Fake account number)
Attached, you will find screenshots of the fake account and a photo of me holding my passport for identity verification.
Please confirm receipt of this report and take the necessary action to remove the fraudulent account as soon as possible.
Thank you for your prompt attention and support.
Kind Regards

6. Attach to your message:

1. A screenshot of the fake account's main page.
2. Your photo holding your passport (with visible details and photo).

The police emphasizes that the photo should be of high quality for identification purposes.