If your Facebook account gets hacked, the first thing you should do is secure your account +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 to prevent further unauthorized access. Follow these steps immediately:
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Change Your Password: If you still have access to your account, go to the Settings menu, navigate to Security and Login, +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 and change your password. Use a strong, unique password that hasn’t been used elsewhere.
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Log Out of All Devices: From the Security and Login section in your account settings, +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 select the option to log out of all devices. This forces anyone else logged into your account to be disconnected.
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Report the Hack to Facebook: If you’ve lost access to your account, go to Facebook’s +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 Hacked Account Help Page (facebook.com/hacked) and follow the instructions to recover your account. You’ll need to verify your identity, usually by submitting a government-issued ID or responding to verification emails.
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Check Account Activity: Review your recent account activity in the Security and Login +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 section. Look for unrecognized logins or suspicious changes, such as altered email addresses, phone numbers, or posts.
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Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): If you regain access, activate two-factor authentication +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 in your account settings. This adds an extra layer of security by requiring a code sent to your phone or email during login.
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Alert Friends: Notify your Facebook friends about the hack, as the hacker +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 might use your account to send fraudulent messages or scam others.
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Update Email and Passwords: If your account was hacked via your linked email address, secure your email account by changing its password and enabling 2FA there as well.
Act quickly to regain control and prevent further damage. Avoid using unofficial services +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 for recovery, as they may be scams. Use Facebook’s official help resources to resolve the issue securely.
