I got a suspicious email or message claiming it's from Facebook

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Facebook will never ask you for your password in an email or send you a password as an attachment.
Scammers sometimes create fake emails that look like they’re from Facebook. These emails often look like:
  • Notifications about friend requests, messages, events, photos and videos.
  • False claims that you went against our Community Standards, and if you're a business, that you aren't in compliance with Meta Advertising Standards, the Commerce Policies, and other policies and terms.
  • Warnings that something will happen to your account if you don't update it or take a certain action.
  • Claims or offers that sound too good to be true (such as winning a Facebook Lottery.)
Here are some ways to check if an email is really from Facebook.
If an email or Facebook message looks strange, don't open it or any attachments. Instead, report it to phish@fb.com or through the report links that appear throughout Facebook. If you’re a business, go to Business Support Home to help verify if there are any issues with your business accounts. Learn more about Business Support Home.
Learn what to do if someone sends you a message that makes you uncomfortable and about what to do if you get contacted by someone who says they're a Meta representative.

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