# Imposter Social Account-Finding Apps 'NotEvil' Seeks Out and Removes Fake Social Media Accounts By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-09-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notevil References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/notevil?utm_campaign=startup-60571&utm_medium=atom&utm_source=newsfeed) & [notevil.ai](https://notevil.ai/?utm_source=betalist&ref=betalist) A vast number of online users are constantly having to deal with hackers stealing their likeness to create [fake social media accounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aigenerated-deepfake), so the 'NotEvil' app is positioned as a way for them to combat against this occurrence. The app will work by monitoring the Internet for any social media accounts that might pop up that are trying to impersonate you and automatically eliminating them. This will keep your online presence safe and secure without having to deal with the effects of hackers using your name and image to fool those in your social circle or for business purposes. The 'NotEvil' app acknowledges the rising number of consumers who are taking more aggressive actions to keep themselves safe online and [prevent unnecessary hacks from occurring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scamminder). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Impersonation Protection:** Developing advanced software that proactively identifies and removes fake social media accounts. - **Online Security Enhancements:** Investing in technologies that monitor and safeguard personal online presence, preventing identity theft and cyber attacks. - **Consumer Empowerment:** Supporting apps that empower users to take control of their online identities and protect themselves from malicious activities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cybersecurity:** There is an opportunity for cybersecurity companies to enhance their solutions by incorporating advanced detection and elimination tools for fake social media accounts. - **Mobile App Development:** Mobile app developers can seize the opportunity to create user-friendly tools capable of identifying and removing impersonating social media accounts. - **Online Reputation Management:** Enhancing online reputation management services to include proactive measures against impersonation and account fraud to protect individuals and businesses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Real-Time Verification Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notcommon.md) - [Safety-Focused Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unfiltered.md) - [Dating App Video Verifications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-verification.md) - [Verified AI-Proof Content](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realifyio.md) - [Fraud Intelligence Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scam-ai.md) - [Safety-Oriented Social Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-10.md) - [Healthy Social Media Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-social-media-app.md) - [AI Voice Replication Protections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antifake-ai.md) - [AI Face Searches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/findthatface.md)