Facebook account operating under the name of actress Sana Javed had attracted 1.7 million followers, half a million more than Javed’s official page.
Verified through a paid subscription and complete with personal photographs and family images, the fake had not only infiltrated the digital ecosystem but also surpassed the original, according to express.pk.
For Sana Javed, a prominent figure in Pakistan’s entertainment industry, the discovery was alarming. Through her Instagram story, she shared a screenshot of the impersonating account and asked a question that cut to the heart of the matter: how could such a page have received verification from Meta in the first place?
Her concern was not only about being misrepresented online but also about the potential damage to her reputation and to the trust of her followers. She appealed to her fans directly, urging them not to share or amplify any content originating from the fraudulent account.
Behind the statement lay a simple truth: for a public figure, control over one’s digital identity is as crucial as control over one’s career.
What made the account especially troubling was the fact that it bore a verification badge. Once a symbol of credibility and authenticity, the blue tick now operates under Meta’s subscription service, available to anyone willing to pay a monthly fee.
