When is it illegal to use a fake facebook profile?
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When is it illegal to use a fake facebook profile?
I understand that it technically is not illegal to use a facebook profile but
rather it is against facebooks terms and conditions. Hypothetically however is
it illegal to recommend a product or service with a fake profile?
Asked on December 8, 2017 under Business Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Using a false or fake profile for a commercial purpose (e.g. to recommend a product or service) would likely be considered fraud (knowingly lying about something, to make someone due something) and could result in being sued or, potentially (in more egregious cases) criminal liability.
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