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=== Assistant: That sounds unsettling, and you’re right to pause before assuming it’s really her. ===
That sounds unsettling, and you’re right to pause before assuming it’s really her. On social media, it’s unfortunately common for accounts to be copied, sold, or used by someone else. A few careful checks can tell you whether it’s genuine or impersonation:
# Check the profile details. - Look at the spelling of the name, username, and when the account was created. - See if older posts, photos, or mutual friends line up with what you remember about the real Mindy.
# Look for pattern breaks. - If tone, topics, or writing style suddenly changed, that’s a strong sign of a takeover or impersonation. - Brand-new “news” or political posts from an otherwise personal page are another red flag.
# Confirm directly, outside the platform. - If you have a phone number or email for the real Mindy, contact her privately and ask, “Hey, is this your account? It’s posting things I didn’t expect.”
# Report the account if it looks fake. - Every major platform has an “Report → Pretending to be someone I know” option. - Don’t engage publicly—just document screenshots before reporting.
# Protect your own space. - Don’t click links or download attachments from the suspicious account. - If it’s spreading misinformation or using your name or images, report that too.

If you’d like, I can outline exactly how to check authenticity or report an impersonation on Facebook step by step. Would you like me to show that?