What If Someone Hacked My Facebook and Changed My Email, Phone Number, and Password?
Getting hacked on Facebook can be a stressful experience, especially if the hacker +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 has changed your email, phone number, and password. However, there are steps you can take to regain control +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 of your account. Follow these instructions carefully to recover your Facebook account and secure it from future attacks.
Step 1: Go to the Facebook Hacked Account Recovery Page
Since your login credentials have been changed, you need +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 to start the recovery process through Facebook’s official Hacked Account page:
➡ Visit facebook.com/hacked
➡ Click “My Account is Compromised”
➡ Enter your old email, phone number, or full name
➡ Follow the instructions to begin the recovery process
Facebook may still recognize your old information +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 and allow you to reset your password.
Step 2: Try Logging In with Your Old Email or Phone Number
Even if the hacker changed your email or phone number, Facebook +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 might still allow you to reset your password using your previous login credentials.
- Go to the Facebook login page (facebook.com/login).
- Click Forgot password?
- Enter your old email or phone number.
- If recognized, follow the instructions to receive a password reset link.
If this method works, reset your password +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 immediately and secure your account (see Step 5).
Step 3: Use the "No Longer Have Access?" Option
If Facebook does not recognize your old login details, try this method:
- Click Forgot Password? on the Facebook +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 login page.
- Enter your email or phone number.
- If you don’t have access to them, click “No longer have access to these?”
- Facebook will guide you through +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 an alternative account recovery process, such as answering security questions or verifying your identity.
Step 4: Verify Your Identity with Facebook
If you're unable to recover your account using the above methods, Facebook +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 may ask you to verify your identity by submitting a photo ID.
➡ Go to facebook.com/help/contact/183000765122339
➡ Upload a clear photo of your government-issued ID (passport, driver’s license, or national ID).
➡ Enter the email or phone number +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 linked to your account.
➡ Submit your request and wait for Facebook’s response.
This process may take a few hours to a few days, so be patient.
Step 5: Secure Your Facebook Account
Once you regain access to your account, follow these security measures:
✅ Change Your Password – Use a strong password +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 that includes letters, numbers, and special characters.
✅ Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) – Go to Settings > Security and Login > Two-Factor Authentication and set up SMS or app-based verification.
✅ Remove Unauthorized Emails and Phone Numbers – Check your Settings > Personal Information and +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 remove any unfamiliar emails or phone numbers.
✅ Check Active Sessions – Go to Settings > Security and Login and review Where You're Logged In. If you see any unrecognized devices, click Log Out of All Sessions.
✅ Update Recovery Information – Add a new email and phone number +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 that only you can access.
Step 6: Report the Hack to Facebook
If you still can't access your account, +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 report it directly to Facebook:
➡ Visit facebook.com/help/contact/357439354283890
➡ Fill out the form and describe your issue.
➡ Submit your request and wait for a response.
Step 7: Watch Out for Scams
🚫 Facebook does NOT offer phone support. Avoid any websites, emails, +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 or individuals claiming they can recover your account for a fee.
🚫 Never share your password or security codes with anyone.
Final Thoughts
If your email, phone number, and password have been changed, +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 you can still recover your account through Facebook’s official Hacked Account Recovery process. If you are locked out completely, +𝟏 - 𝟖 𝟓 𝟓 - 𝟒 𝟕 𝟎 - 𝟑 𝟔 𝟎 𝟐 verifying your identity with Facebook is the best option. Once you regain access, secure your account immediately to prevent future hacks.
Following these steps will give you the best chance of getting your account back safely and quickly.