Facebook fantasist

Mr Badger

Mr Badger

Mr Badger

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It's a GD worthy question:

If some random on Facebook claims to work for the police and that action is being taken action against you over a fictitious crime, is that something that should be reported to the actual police?

I'm not one for wasting police time and the person in question is clearly some sort of fantasist weirdo. There is no crime taking place and they have stated a bunch of things that are so factually wrong as to be hilarious. In the incredibly unlikely event that they really do work for the police, then they must be tripping on some heavy "medications". But anyway, they have made a threat and I believe it's a criminal offence to pretend to be a police officer, so would assume that also applies online.

Ignore it or take action?

Guide me GD!!!
 
Normally I'd say block the idiot and get on with your life but sometimes situations require going "full ****** "

Painstakingly prepare the evidence and logs and really ham it up on the police impersonation and emotional damage you're endured.

You're not wasting police time, this is a serious use of tax payers money.,..being right on the internet is part of the international humans rights act.
 
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My initial thought is to report to Facebook and not bother the police.
It seems like they have made a bunch of stuff which they are probably spamming to lots of accounts and not you personally. If did seem personal then I might be tempted to go to the police.
Personally, I dont think I will ever respond to them because most of the time the perpetrator isnt getting what they want (whatever that is) and they dont bother you again.
 
Epburpee said:
My initial thought is to report to Facebook and not bother the police.
It seems like they have made a bunch of stuff which they are probably spamming to lots of accounts and not you personally. If did seem personal then I might be tempted to go to the police.
Personally, I dont think I will ever respond to them because most of the time the perpetrator isnt getting what they want (whatever that is) and they dont bother you again.
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On second thoughts, I may actually respond to them with a simple message that its a crime to pretend to be a police officer. And you wouldn't go wrong to report it to the actual police either either because they're being a nuisance and may need help even.
Just got to be mindful about how you engage with a fantasist because once they have a response from you they might want to keep messaging you with more nonsense (although if its just funny and not proactive in any way, one might not be averse to it).
 
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Epburpee said:
On second thoughts, I may actually respond to them with a simple message that its a crime to pretend to be a police officer. And you wouldn't go wrong to report it to the actual police either either because they're being a nuisance and may need help even.
Just got to be mindful about how you engage with a fantasist because once they have a response from you they might want to keep messaging you with some BS.
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So maybe a really short, simple message telling them what you will do, then block them if needed.
Stay safe!
 
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I did report the messages to Facebook and the conversation has disappeared. Is it possible for one person to delete a sequence of messages, or do I take it that Facebook have done this?
 
Did they claim to be a police officer or claim to work for the police?

There are plenty of civilian posts in the police force.
 
Have a family member in the Police. Theres nothing more they love dealing with than idiots shouting at each other on Facebook.

Not enough crime to keep them busy these days.
 
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