Report Content on Facebook
Note: This information is for people who want to report content (such as a post, photo, comment, etc.) on Facebook.
If you're having other issues, such as trouble logging into your account or if you think you've been hacked, learn more about what steps you can take.
The best way to report abusive content or spam on Facebook is by using the Report link near the content itself. Below are some examples of how you can report content to us. Learn more about reporting abuse
.
If you don't have an account or can't see the content you'd like to report (example: someone blocked
you), learn what you can do
.
Report Content
Report a profile
Report a profile
Report profile
1.
Go to the profile you want to report by tapping its name in your Feed or searching for it.
2.
Tap
in the top right.
3.
Tap Find support or report
.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
If someone’s bothering you on Facebook, you can also unfriend or block them
.
Posts
Posts
Report a post
1.
Go to the post you want to report.
2.
Tap
in the top right of the post.
3.
Tap Report post
.
4.
To report, select the option that best describes how this post goes against our Community Standards
. On the summary screen, tap Submit
.
5.
Reports help us keep our platforms safe and help our systems learn when something isn’t right. We remove things if they go against our Community Standards, but you can also Unfollow, Block or Unfriend to avoid seeing similar things in future. Tap Done
.
Posts on Your Timeline
Posts on Your Timeline
1.
Tap
in the top right of Facebook, then tap your name.
2.
Go to the post and tap
in the top right.
3.
Tap Report post
and then tap the option that best describes how this post goes against our Community Standards
.
You can also block
the person who posted this content on your timeline.
Photos and Videos
Photos and Videos
Report a photo or video
1.
Tap to open the photo or video.
2.
Tap
in the top right of the photo or video.
3.
Tap Find Support or Report Photo
for photos or Find Support or Report Video
for videos.
4.
Select the option that best describes the issue and follow the on-screen instructions.
If you're having trouble reporting something, please log in from a computer and use the report links.
Messages
Messages
Note: If you want to report a secret conversation
, follow these separate instructions
.
If you think a message you've received goes against our Community Standards
, you can let us know
.
You can also report it using the Messenger app. To learn about how to report conversations in the Messenger app, visit the Messenger Help Center
.
Learn more about Facebook safety tools and resources
. If you ever feel like you or someone you know is in immediate danger, contact your local law enforcement.
Pages
Pages
Report a Page
1.
Go to the Page you want to report by tapping its name in your Feed or searching for it.
2.
Tap
at the top of the Page.
3.
Tap
Find support or report
and then tap the option that best describes how this post goes against our Community Standards
.
4.
To give feedback, tap the option that best describes how this Page goes against our Community Standards.
5.
Depending on your feedback, you may then be able to submit a report to Meta. For some types of content, we don't ask you to submit a report, but we use your feedback to help our systems learn.
If you can't access the Page you want to report, consider asking a friend to report it.
Groups
Groups
Report a group you're a member of
1.
Go to the group you want to report by tapping its name in your Feed or searching for it.
2.
Tap
More
in the top right.
3.
Tap Report Group
.
Events
Events
Report an event
1.
Tap
in the top right of Facebook.
2.
Tap Events
, then go to the event you want to report.
3.
Tap
More
.
4.
Tap Report Event
and follow the on-screen instructions.
Comments
Comments
Report a comment on someone else's Page or profile
1.
Go to the comment you want to report.
2.
Tap and hold on the comment.
3.
Select Report Comment.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Currently, you can't report a comment on your own profile or Page, but you can hide or delete it
. You can also block
someone from seeing your profile or ban
them from commenting on your Page.
Ads on Facebook
Ads on Facebook
Report an ad when you see it on Facebook
1.
In your feed, tap
next to the ad you want to report
2.
Tap Report ad
and then follow the on-screen instructions
By reporting content that may go against our Advertising Policies
, you send a valuable signal that indicates the ad may need to receive another review, helping improve the integrity and relevance of advertising on Facebook.
Find ads that you recently interacted with
1.
Tap
in the top right of Facebook.
2.
Scroll down and tap Settings & privacy
.
3.
Tap Recent ad activity
.
The Recent ad activity page helps you find ads you saved or interacted with recently.
How do I search for ads?
The Ad Library
is a place where you can search for ads that are running across Meta Products
. You can use it to get information about the ads you see.
Learn more about what the Meta Ad Library is and how to search it.
Hashtags
Hashtags
Report a hashtag that goes against our Community Standards
1.
Open Facebook on your desktop or mobile device.
2.
Search for the hashtag you want to report.
3.
Click or tap
and select Give feedback or report topic
.
4.
Select the option that best describes how this hashtag goes against our Community Standards
.
5.
Select Submit
after you choose a topic to report the hashtag.
Depending on your feedback, you may then be able to submit a report to Meta. For some types of content, we don't ask you to submit a report, and we use your feedback to help our systems learn.
Special Types of Reports
How do I report a child under the age of 13 on Facebook
How do I report a child under the age of 13 on Facebook
Facebook requires everyone to be at least 13 years old before they can create an account (some regions like South Korea, Spain or Quebec
have different age requirements). Creating an account with false info is a violation of our terms. This includes accounts registered on the behalf of someone under 13.
If your underage child created an account on Facebook, you can show them how to delete their account
.
If you'd like to report an account belonging to someone under 13, please fill out this form
. Note that we'll promptly delete the account of any child under the age of 13 that's reported to us through this form.
We ask for and use age-related information from people using our platform for age verification and other purposes, including to help ensure compliance with our Terms of Service
. These initiatives are part of our efforts to promote safety, security and integrity. Learn more
about how we work to keep Meta a safe place for everyone.
Report convicted sex offenders on Facebook
Report convicted sex offenders on Facebook
Convicted sex offenders aren't allowed to use Facebook. If you've seen an account that may belong to a convicted sex offender, please report it to us
.
Make sure you provide one of the following types of information with your report:
A link to a listing in a national
or state sex offender registry
A link to an online news article
A link to a court document
If you aren't able to include this information with your report, we recommend that you ask a local law enforcement representative to contact us
so we can take action on your report. Once we're able to confirm someone's status as a sex offender, we will immediately disable their account.
You can also learn more about what you should do if a relationship on Facebook is making you uncomfortable.
What should I do if I see images on Facebook of a child being physically abused or sexually exploited?
What should I do if I see images on Facebook of a child being physically abused or sexually exploited?
Images and videos of children being physically abused or sexually exploited are against Facebook policies.
If you see images on Facebook of a child being physically abused or sexually exploited, we ask that you:
1.
Please contact your local law enforcement immediately
. They may be able to identify and rescue the child.
2.
Report the photo or video
to Facebook. You'll be able to check the status of your report
from the Support Inbox. If you don't have a Facebook account or are blocked from seeing the content you want to report, you can ask a friend
to help you.
3.
Notify the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children using the CyberTipline:
Visit https://report.cybertip.org
or call 1-800-843-5678.
4.
Don't share, download, or comment on the content.
It can be criminal to share, or send messages with, photos and videos of children being sexually abused and exploited. You won't be asked to provide a copy of the content in any report.
More resources
Seeing an image or video of a child who has been abused can be distressing. We understand that people may be affected in different ways when they view these types of images, and we want to be sure that there are resources available for further support. Facebook has worked with a number of safety experts around the world to identify these resources, including social services and tips for reaching out to professionals.
If you, or a child you know, have been the victim of child physical or sexual abuse, or if you've witnessed child physical or sexual abuse and are interested in resources or support services, we encourage you to consider the resources provided by these organizations:
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
assists in cases of missing or exploited children throughout the world.
The International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC)
provides a list of international operational centers
that work to assist in cases of missing or exploited children.
Child Helpline International
is a global network of hotlines providing support and social services.
ECPAT
is a global network of civil society organizations dedicated to fighting against the sexual exploitation of children.
UNICEF
defends the rights of children across 190 countries.
We also offer resources
if you need to report a missing person or runaway.
What should I do if someone posts something on Facebook related to human trafficking?
What should I do if someone posts something on Facebook related to human trafficking?
If you encountered content or photos that indicate someone is in immediate physical danger related to human trafficking, contact 911 or local law enforcement immediately. Then, please report this content to us
.
Facebook is working with Polaris and the National Human Trafficking Hotline to provide resources and assist victims and survivors of human trafficking. To learn more about the signs of human trafficking, visit http://www.humantraffickinghotline.org
or contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-3737-888 or text 233733 to learn about local resources and discuss options.
If you're a victim of human trafficking or would like resources to share with a potential victim, please review the following resources:
United States
National Human Trafficking Hotline
http://www.humantraffickinghotline.org
1-888-3737-888
233733 (text)
help@humantraffickinghotline.org
Cambodia
Action Pour Les Enfants (APLE) Cambodia
https://www.internethotlinecambodia.org
+855 92 311 511
reportabuse@internethotlinecambodia.org
Canada
Canadian Crime Stoppers
1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
Colombia
RedPapaz
https://www.redpapaz.org/
+(57) 1 7563689
310 7561190
comunicaciones@redpapaz.org
Egypt
Atfal Mafkoda - Missing Children
http://www.atfalmafkoda.com
+201114444772
trafficking@atfalmafkoda.com
France
Ac.Sé (Dispositif National d'Accueil et de Protection des Victimes de la Traite)
http://www.acse-alc.org
+ 33 4 92 15 10 51
ac.se@association-alc.org
India
Shakti Vahini
https://shaktivahini.org/
+91-9582909025
Ireland
Ruhama
https://www.ruhama.ie/
+353 1 8360292
Confidential call-back service: text the word REACH to 50100
admin@ruhama.ie
Israel
Saleet
https://saleet4you.org
1-800-200-690
Latin America
Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition (BSCC)
http://www.bsccoalition.org
619-666-2757
info@bsccinfo.org
Mexico
Consejo Ciudadano para la Seguridad y Justicia de la Ciudad de México
Human Trafficking National Helpline
01800 5533 000
UNDC Mexico
http://www.aqui-estoy.org/
Netherlands
The Center Against Child Trafficking and Trafficking/Centrum tegen Kinderhandel en Mensenhandel (CKM)
https://www.ckm-fier.nl
088 – 20 80 000
Chat: https://www.fier.nl/chat
Philippines
Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT)
Action line website: https://www.1343actionline.ph/
http://iacat.gov.ph/
https://www.facebook.com/InterAgencyCouncilAgainstTrafficking/
Action line: 1343 (02-1343 if outside Metro Manila)
Portugal
Support Network for Migrant and Discrimination Victims (APAV – Portuguese Association for Victim Support)
https://www.apav.pt/uavmd/index.php/pt/
http://naoaotrafico.pt/pt/
English version: http://naoaotrafico.pt/en/
+351 21 358 79 14 (Weekdays from 10 am – 1 pm / 2 pm – 6 pm)
uavmd@apav.pt
Thailand
A21 Thailand
https://www.a21.org/content/thailand/
+66-2-136-6174
info.th@a21.org
Ukraine
La Strada-Ukraine
https://www.la-strada.org.ua/
International hotline: +3 8044 205 36 95
National toll-free hotline: 0 800 500 335 & 116 123
National child toll-free hotline: 0 800 500 225 & 116 111 (Monday to Friday)
info@la-strada.org.ua
United Kingdom
Unseen/Modern Slavery Helpline
https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/report
08000 121 700
Vietnam
Blue Dragon Children's Foundation
https://www.facebook.com/bluedragonvietnam/
info@bdcf.org
Global
Mission 89 (Protecting Young Athletes Against Trafficking in the Name of Sport)
https://mission89.org/
info@mission89.org
+41 79 957 9202 (Switzerland)
+33 625 39 9551 (France)
National Human Trafficking Resource Center
nhtrc@polarisproject.org
(They can help direct you to the most appropriate resources in your area.)
Stop The Traffik
https://www.stopthetraffik.org/
+44 (0) 207 921 4258
info@stopthetraffik.org
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