How to deal with fake facebook accounts

When your friends tell you you have been "hacked" because they have gotten friend requests from someone with your name who is not you, this is not really hacking . Someone has created a new Facebook account using your name. Usually they have downloaded your picture and used it too. Changing your account info will do NOTHING to help this. They don't need your password to do this.

https://www.facebook.com/help/167722253287296?ref=shareable

How do I report a fake account?
If you have a Facebook account and want to report someone that's pretending to be you or someone you know:

Go to the profile of the fake account
Click on the cover photo and select Report
Follow the on-screen instructions to file a report

If you don't have a Facebook account and want to report someone that's pretending to be you or someone you know, please fill out this form.

[Go to link above for form.]