Safety Center
Impersonation and Fake Profiles
Report accounts pretending to be another person, using misleading identity details, or creating synthetic profiles.
What counts as impersonation
- Using another person's photos, name, or identifying details without permission.
- Pretending to represent a venue, brand, celebrity, staff member, or SameHive team member.
- Using synthetic or heavily misleading content to deceive members about identity.
How to report
- Report the profile and choose the closest fake profile or impersonation reason.
- Include links, screenshots, or context that shows the mismatch when safe to share.
- If someone is impersonating you, contact support from an email you control and explain the situation.
Verification reminders
- Verification is a trust signal, not a complete guarantee of identity or intent.
- Do not share sensitive documents, passwords, verification screenshots, or payment details with other members.
- SameHive may ask for additional verification if account signals change.
FAQ
Can I report someone impersonating me if I do not have an account?
Yes. Use the contact form, choose Report safety concern, and include enough detail for SameHive to review the profile.
What information helps an impersonation report?
Include the profile name, screenshots if safe, the claimed identity, links that show the real person or brand, and why the account appears misleading.
Does verification prevent all fake profiles?
No. Verification reduces some risk but cannot guarantee every identity or intention. Report suspicious profiles even if they appear polished.
Can venues or brands report fake representation?
Yes. A venue, brand, staff member, or public figure can contact support with details showing unauthorized representation.
What if someone uses my photo with a different name?
Report it as impersonation or fake profile. SameHive may ask for ownership context before taking action.