Facebook Blocks Mark Zuckerberg's Account

Unfortunately having the same name as Facebook's CEO means the Indianapolis bankruptcy attorney named Mark Zuckerberg can't use the social network.

Facebook doesn’t want anyone impersonating others — it’s a misdemeanor in California. And the most egregious possible impersonation just might be trying to pass yourself off as company’s chief executive officer and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg.

Unfortunately having the same name as Facebook’s CEO means the Indianapolis bankruptcy attorney named Mark Zuckerberg can’t use the social network. He’s been trying to get that reversed.

Facebook has blocked the attorney’s account on the site but hasn’t taken down his business page, which includes a link to the lawyer’s business website, ZuckLaw.com.

A separate website IAmMarkZuckerberg.com,

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