Fake Profile & Identity Theft Lawyer in Lahore — Takedown & Prosecution

What Is Fake Profile & Identity Theft Under Pakistani Law?

Creating a fake online profile using another person's photos, name or personal details typically causes harm to that person's dignity and reputation, addressed under the relevant provisions of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016. Where the impersonation involves creating or altering documents or records to misrepresent identity, this can additionally raise electronic forgery concerns under the Act. Fake profiles are often a tool for further offences — scamming the victim's contacts, extracting money or information, or harassing the real person — which we document fully to build the strongest possible complaint.

When You Need a Fake Profile & Identity Theft Lawyer

• Someone has created a fake social media account using your photos or name.
• A fake profile is being used to contact and scam your friends, family, or business contacts.
• Your identity is being used to open accounts, request money, or spread false information.
• You need urgent takedown of impersonation content from a specific platform.
• Your business's identity or branding is being impersonated online.
• You want to identify and pursue whoever created the fake profile.

The Fake Profile & Identity Theft Procedure — Step by Step

1. We help you document the fake profile — screenshots, URLs, and any activity linked to it.
2. We pursue urgent takedown requests directly with the relevant platform.
3. We prepare and file a complaint with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency.
4. We coordinate with NCCIA's investigation to identify whoever created the fake profile.
5. We represent you through prosecution once the accused is identified.
6. We advise on any additional civil remedies where the impersonation caused financial or reputational harm.

Documents Required

• Screenshots of the fake profile, including its URL and any posts or messages
• Evidence of your genuine identity for comparison
• Any messages sent by the fake profile to your contacts
• Evidence of harm caused — financial loss, reputational damage, or distress
• CNIC and, for overseas clients, a power of attorney

Timeline & Cost Framework

Platform takedown requests can sometimes resolve within days, though response times vary by platform. Filing an NCCIA complaint typically takes a few days once evidence is organised, with the investigation itself taking a few weeks to a couple of months. A full prosecution follows ordinary criminal trial timelines. Fee structure is confirmed after the first consultation, based on the complexity and urgency of the matter.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Engaging directly with the fake profile instead of documenting and reporting it.
• Delaying a takedown request, allowing the fake profile to cause further harm.
• Not warning contacts who may be targeted by the fake profile.
• Assuming platforms will act without a properly documented, formal report.
• Failing to preserve evidence before the fake profile is deleted or altered.

For Overseas Pakistanis

Overseas Pakistanis are frequent targets of identity theft on platforms popular in Pakistan, sometimes used to scam family members still in the country. We file NCCIA complaints and pursue takedowns on your behalf regardless of your location, coordinating by phone, email and WhatsApp. identity theft case ka wakeel Lahore mein