Reporting Posts, Photos, and Videos
Find the Post: Locate the post, photo, or video that you want to report. You can do this by scrolling through your News Feed, visiting a profile, or clicking on a specific post.
Click on the Three Dots: On the top right corner of the post, click on the three dots (ellipsis icon) to open a dropdown menu.
Select "Find Support or Report Post": Click on this option to access reporting options.
Choose Reporting Reason:
- Facebook provides various options for reporting, such as "I think it shouldn't be on Facebook," "It's spam," "It's abusive or harmful," etc.
- Select the reason that best describes why you are reporting the content.
Follow Additional Instructions:
- Depending on your chosen reason, Facebook may provide additional options or ask you to provide more details.
- Follow the instructions and provide any necessary information to complete the report.
Submit the Report: Click "Submit" to send your report to Facebook’s moderators for review.
Reporting Profiles
Visit the Profile: Go to the profile of the person or page you want to report.
Click on the Three Dots: Again, on the profile page, click on the three dots (ellipsis icon) next to the “Message” button.
Select "Find Support or Report Profile": Choose this option from the dropdown menu.
Choose Reporting Reason:
- Similar to reporting posts, select the appropriate reason for reporting the profile, such as "Fake account," "Pretending to be someone," "Harassment," etc.
Provide Details:
- If prompted, provide additional details or reasons why you are reporting the profile.
- Be specific and provide any relevant information that can help Facebook understand the issue.
Submit the Report: Click "Submit" to send your report to Facebook for review.
Reporting Groups or Pages
Visit the Group or Page: Go to the Group or Page that you want to report.
Click on the Three Dots: Click on the three dots (ellipsis icon) next to the "Share" button on the Group or Page.
Select "Find Support or Report Group/Page": Choose this option from the dropdown menu.
Choose Reporting Reason:
- Select the reason that best describes why you are reporting the Group or Page, such as "Harassment," "Violence," "Spam," etc.
Provide Details:
- If necessary, provide additional information or details to support your report.
- Facebook may ask for more context depending on the reason selected.
Submit the Report: Click "Submit" to send your report to Facebook for review.
Follow Up
After submitting a report, Facebook will review the content or profile and take appropriate action based on their Community Standards. You may not receive a direct response, but you can check the status of your report in your Support Inbox.
By reporting inappropriate content on Facebook, you contribute to maintaining a safer and more respectful community for everyone using the platform.
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