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Fake social media account trolls Bellingham city councilmember on YouTube

Bellingham, WALocal News

In Bellingham, WA, city councilmember Michael Lilliquist faced a troubling situation when a fake YouTube account surfaced, impersonating him and posting inflammatory comments. The fraudulent account, which utilized Lilliquist's name and photo, made derogatory remarks about affordable housing and other contentious issues, raising concerns about the impact of misinformation. Lilliquist learned of the account through a Fox13 news report and took immediate action to report it to the platform. After five months of activity, YouTube terminated the account due to violations of its impersonation policy, but Lilliquist has not received any communication from YouTube moderators regarding the incident. He emphasized the necessity of holding the impersonator accountable to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

Additionally, Lilliquist mentioned another fake profile targeting a member of the Whatcom County Charter Review Commission, highlighting a broader issue of online impersonation. The growing prevalence of such incidents poses risks to public figures and community trust. Lilliquist's experience serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance in the digital age.

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