Identifying Inauthentic Actors and Coordinated Campaigns

Define catfishing and identify common red flags of a fake identity in DMs and follower profiles.

Define sock puppetry and identify how single actors use multiple accounts to simulate consensus or harass.

Define astroturfing and identify signs of a coordinated, inauthentic campaign designed to manipulate community opinion.

Analyze comment sections and community forums for patterns indicative of astroturfing or sock puppetry.

Report suspected inauthentic activity to platform moderators using evidence-based arguments.