What to Do If Your Facebook Account Was Hacked and Your Email, Phone Number, and Password Were Changed

If someone hacked your Facebook account and changed your email, phone number +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 , and password, you may feel locked out with no way to recover it. However, Facebook provides several ways to regain access. Here’s what you should do step by step.

1. Try Facebook’s Account Recovery Page

Since you can’t log in with your credentials, go to Facebook’s account recovery page and follow these steps:

• Click “My Account Is Compromised.”
• Enter your old email, phone number, or full name to find your account.
• If you still have access to any of the recovery +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 options, Facebook will send you a link to reset your password.

2. Use Your Trusted Contacts (If Set Up)

If you previously set up Trusted Contacts, you can use them to help regain access:

• Visit the Facebook Trusted Contacts page.
• Enter your friend’s name and follow the instructions.
• Once they provide a recovery code, use it to verify +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐  your identity and reset your account.

3. Check for Security Emails from Facebook

Facebook sends alerts when changes are made to your account.  +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 Look for an email from security@facebookmail.com about changes to your email or phone number.

• If you find one, click “Secure Your Account” to undo the hacker’s changes.
• Follow Facebook’s instructions to reset your password +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐  and recover your account.

4. Report Your Account as Hacked

If recovery methods don’t work, report your account  +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 as hacked:

• Go to Facebook’s hacked account page.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to submit a report.
• Facebook may ask you to verify your identity +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐  by providing an ID or answering security questions.

5. Try Logging in from a Trusted Device

If you previously logged into Facebook on another phone, tablet, or computer,  +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 try accessing your account from there. Sometimes, Facebook recognizes trusted devices and may allow you to reset your password without needing email or phone verification.

6. Create a New Account and Report the Old One (If Necessary)

If all else fails and Facebook does not restore access, +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐  you may need to create a new account:

• Ask friends to report your old account as “Pretending to Be Someone” using this form.
• If Facebook disables the hacked account, +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐  you can use your new account instead.

7. Secure Your Account to Prevent Future Hacks

Once you recover your account or create a new one, take steps to prevent future attacks:

• Enable Two-Factor Authentication +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐  via Facebook’s security settings.
• Use a Strong, Unique Password that is different from previous ones.
• Regularly Check Your Login Activity +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐  and remove unknown devices.

Conclusion

If a hacker changes all your recovery details, regaining access  +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 can be challenging but not impossible. By using Facebook’s recovery tools, checking for security emails, and reporting the issue, you increase your chances of restoring your account. If recovery fails, securing your online presence +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐  and starting fresh might be necessary.