Primary definition
A false online identity meant to deceive
Also known asfake account · puppet account · alt · alternate account · sock · sock puppet
1 sources cited4 related termsReviewed Aug 10, 2026
— An Investigation into Foreign Entities Who Are Targeting Servicemembers and Veterans OnlineView source
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A false online identity meant to deceive
An Investigation into Foreign Entities Who Are Targeting Servicemembers and Veterans Online · 2024
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Permanent URL · stable across revisions
Election Security Glossary. (2026). Sockpuppet. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/sockpuppet
Sources
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An Investigation into Foreign Entities Who Are Targeting Servicemembers and Veterans Online
An Investigation into Foreign Entities Who Are Targeting Servicemembers and Veterans Online
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