Impersonation refers to the process of presenting oneself falsely as a different person or institution. It entails the act of deceiving, misleading or receiving illegally by using the identity of another person. There is an impersonation that is prevalent online with the use of fake social media accounts, phishing emails, cloned websites, or fraudulent emails. Such actions can cause one to lose money or reputation or steal data. Preventing and discovering impersonation involves identity checks, surveillance and user awareness in the digital platforms. Online communication should solve the issue of impersonation to preserve trust.