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Social networks to take responsibility for fake accounts

Submitted on Saturday 6th March 2021

Rejected on Friday 26th March 2021

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)

Petition Action

Social networks to take responsibility for fake accounts

Petition Details

I would like the government to enforce that social media companies must act when a fake account is reported. Many victims have had there lives ruined by scammers .

The latest celebrity to be affected by this was Jason Manford. It's not just celebrities it's happening too but normal people.


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.

You might like to know the Government plans to introduce a new Online Harms Bill, a set of measures to keep UK internet users safe online. You can read more about the latest update on the Government's plans here:
www.gov.uk/government/speeches/oliver-dowdens-oral-statement-on-the-online-harms-white-paper-consultation-response

You might like to sign the following petition:

Make verified ID a requirement for opening a social media account.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/575833

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