Q&A for How to Report a Gmail Account

It is unlikely you will be able to determine the individual who created the account. Your best course of action is to report the unauthorized account directly to Google.

Fill out the report form to let Google know. You should also block the account so that they cannot send you anymore hateful emails.

In the email that you were sent notifying of the recovery email being changed, there should be a link that you can click or directions that you can follow to say that you did not make the change. Carefully read the email to see if you can follow the link or if there are any instructions for what to do if you did not make the change.

Yes. Just type "N/A" into the header box and fill out the rest of the report form.

It's possible that someone else shares your name. The display name in Gmail is not unique and is separate from the actual email address.

If you know the impersonator's email address, report it directly to their email provider by searching for "[email provider] report abuse." While directly influencing others' feelings is challenging, resources on reconciling relationships may offer helpful strategies. Additionally, consider creating a new email address to proactively prevent future impersonation.