# Sock puppets

## Overview

A **sock puppet i**s a fake online identity that has no ties back to yourself. This can be a fake social media accounts, emails etc. 

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The whole point of having a **sock puppet** is investigate other people without drawing attention back to yourself
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Having history and data to the **sock puppet** adds legitimacy to it making it look real.

1. Either use a VPN or Public Wi-Fi for this whole process
2. Create a fake name and other relevant "personal" information using [this](https://www.fakenamegenerator.com/)

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Choosing a woman has its obvious benefits
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3. Generate fake pictures of the person using [this](https://www.thispersondoesnotexist.com/)
4. Use a burner computer/phone to create accounts for the sock puppet. You can go the extra mile and get a burner SIM card or even an [anonymous credit card  ](https://privacy.com/referral)

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