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A short handle is posing as my brand

Short answer: If an account on a short handle presents itself as your brand, report it for impersonation with proof the brand is yours. If the handle is also your registered mark, add a trademark report. Being short does not help or hurt the report.

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Do this now

  1. Screenshot the profile, bio and any of your logos or photos it uses.
  2. File the impersonation report.
  3. If the handle is your registered mark, file the trademark report too.
  4. Tell your followers which account is real.

What to write

"@[og] uses our brand name, logo and product photos and tells people it is [brand]. Our official account is @[real]."

Deadlines to know

What to avoid

Official sources

Platforms change their help pages and forms often. Follow the wording on your own screen and the current Help Center. Ogclaim is an independent service and is not affiliated with Meta or any platform named on this site.

YOUR QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Is a matching name enough?

No. It must pose as your brand or use your mark.

Will I get the handle?

Instagram decides.

Where can I read more?

See OG handle and trademark registration.

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