How to Identify the Official JW Pressroom Accounts

Since the launch of JW Pressroom, various fake and impersonation accounts have appeared online.

Some signs that an account may not be official include:

• Adding extra underscores to the handle, removing the underscore, or replacing the underscore with a period
• Adding numbers, extra letters, or words such as "official," "real," or similar terms to the handle
• Posting JW Pressroom content in a language other than English or claiming to be a translated version of the official JW Pressroom account
• Claiming to be an official JW Pressroom account for a specific country or region
• Copying the official account’s profile picture, display name, profile link, or description to make the account appear official
• Asking for money, donations, financial support, or payments, or providing links or methods to send money

These details may seem small, but they can indicate that the account is not official.

If an account claims to be JW Pressroom but appears on a platform other than Instagram or TikTok, presents itself as a translated or regional version, or posts the same English content under a different handle, treat it as unofficial unless a new account is announced directly by the organization.

If you notice any of these signs, leave the account and avoid interacting with it.

Do Not Engage With Fake Accounts

Some fake or impersonation accounts may share inaccurate, misleading, unofficial, or apostate content while presenting themselves as official accounts.

Even if you recognize that an account is fake, it is best not to interact with it. Social media platforms may treat likes, comments, shares, saves, views, follows, or messages as signs of interest. This can cause the account or its posts to be shown to more people.

For that reason, avoid:

• Following the account
• Liking its posts
• Commenting on its content
• Sharing its posts
• Saving its posts
• Sending direct messages
• Clicking links in the profile or posts
• Giving personal information
• Sending money or donations
• Arguing with the account or correcting it in the comments

Even a comment meant to warn others may still increase the visibility of the account. Instead, leave the account. If you choose to do so, you can report the account using the platform’s reporting tools.

Reporting Impersonation Accounts

If you encounter an account pretending to be JW Pressroom, you may choose to report it through Instagram or TikTok.

When reporting the account, choose the option indicating that the account is pretending to be someone else, impersonating another account, or misleading people about its identity. If the platform asks who the account is pretending to be, select or enter the official jw_pressroom account.

Social media platforms have rules against impersonation, misrepresentation, and the unauthorized use or misuse of intellectual property. This may include the improper use of names, logos, trademarks, copyrighted material, profile pictures, copied content, branding, or other identifying materials in a way that makes an account appear official or authorized.

Reporting these accounts can help reduce confusion, protect visitors from being misled, and help the platform review accounts that may be misusing official names, logos, branding, or other identifying materials.

The Official Website

The only official JW Pressroom webpage is located at jw.org/pressroom.

You can also use the webpage to confirm the official JW Pressroom social media accounts, since the page includes links to the official accounts on Instagram and TikTok.

JW Pressroom may also use a third-party link page in its social media profile, such as t.mtrbio.com/pressroom, to help direct visitors to official resources. However, this should not be confused with a separate JW Pressroom website.

At this time, JW Pressroom does not have a separate dedicated website. Be cautious of any website claiming to be an official JW Pressroom website, as it may be fake or misleading.

When looking for JW Pressroom information online, rely on jw.org/pressroom as the main official webpage, unless another website is announced directly by the organization.

If You Are Unsure

If you are not sure whether an account or website is official, do not follow it, interact with it, or share it until you have confirmed it.

You can confirm the official JW Pressroom social media accounts by visiting jw.org/pressroom, where the official Instagram and TikTok account links are provided.

For additional information about the official JW Pressroom accounts, you may contact your local branch office. You may also speak with the elders in your congregation if you need assistance.

If you are talking with friends in your congregation or in another congregation about JW Pressroom, you may kindly remind them to make sure they are following the official account and not a fake or impersonation account.

Taking a moment to verify an account or website can help make sure you are receiving information from the correct source.

Final Reminder

The official JW Pressroom accounts currently use the handle:

jw_pressroom

and are available only in English on Instagram and TikTok.

The official JW Pressroom webpage is located only at jw.org/pressroom.

By following the correct account, using the official webpage, and remaining alert to impersonators, you can help make sure you receive information from the proper source and avoid misleading or unofficial content.