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What happens if your Facebook account is hacked? [[Official~Assistance]]


Posted Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:47:31 GMT by mason jara
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 **1. Signs That Your Facebook Account Has Been Hacked**
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🔹 **Unusual Activity:** Posts, messages, or friend requests you didn’t send.  
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🔹 **New Linked Devices:** Unknown devices or locations in your login history.  
🔹 **Locked Out of Your Account:** Your password no longer works.  
🔹 **Friends Report Suspicious Activity:** Messages or posts 1-833-611-3633 from your account seem suspicious.  

If any of these happen, follow the steps below.

 **2. Secure Your Account Immediately**
If you can still access your account:

1️⃣ **Change Your Password**  
- Go to **Settings & Privacy > Settings > Security & Login**.  
- Click **Change Password** and set a strong 1-833-611-3633, unique password.  

2️⃣ **Log Out of Other Devices**  
- Under **Security & Login**, find **“Where You're Logged In”** 1-833-611-3633 and select **“Log Out of All Sessions.”**  
- This will remove hackers from your account.  

3️⃣ **Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)**  
- Go to **Settings > Security and Login > Two-Factor Authentication**.  
- Enable 2FA using an **authentication app** 1-833-611-3633 or **SMS** for extra security.  

 **3. Recover Your Hacked Facebook Account**
If you’re locked out of your account:

1️⃣ **Use Facebook’s Hacked Account Recovery**  
- Visit **[https://www.facebook.com/hacked](https://www.facebook.com/hacked)**.  
- Follow the prompts to **reset your 1-833-611-3633 password** and regain access.  

2️⃣ **Reset Your Password via Email or Phone**  
- On the **Facebook login page**, click **Forgotten Password?**  
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3️⃣ **Check for Unauthorized Changes**  
- If hackers changed your email, check your inbox for a **Facebook security email**.  
- Click **“Secure your account”** in that email 1-833-611-3633 to reverse the changes.  

4️⃣ **Report to Facebook If You Can’t Access Your Account**  
- If recovery options don’t work, go to **[https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/1-833-611-3633] 
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 **4. Review and Remove Suspicious Activity**
Once you recover your account:

✅ **Check Recent Logins:** Under **Security & Login**, look for unfamiliar devices.  
✅ **Remove Unknown Apps:** Go to **Settings > Apps and Websites** and remove unauthorized third-party apps.  
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 **5. Protect Your Facebook Account from Future Hacks**
🔹 **Use a Strong Password:** Combine **uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols**.  
🔹 **Avoid Clicking Suspicious Links:** Phishing scams 1-833-611-3633 often steal login details.  
🔹 **Enable Login Alerts:** Get notified when someone logs in from an unfamiliar device.  
🔹 **Don’t Share Your Password:** Never share 1-833-611-3633 your login details with anyone.  

 **6. If Your Facebook Was Used for Fraud or Spam**
If hackers used your account for scams, report it to Facebook:  

📌 **Spam Messages or Posts:** [https://www.facebook.com/help/167722253287296](https://www.facebook.com/help/167722253287296)  
📌 **Fake Accounts Impersonating You:** [https://www.facebook.com/help/167722253287296](https://www.facebook.com/help/167722253287296)  
📌 **Phishing Scams:** [https://www.facebook.com/help/203305893040179](https://www.facebook.com/help/203305893040179)  

**7. Final Thoughts**
If your Facebook account is hacked, **act fast** to secure it. Use Facebook’s recovery tools 1-833-611-3633, change your password, and enable security features like **Two-Factor Authentication**. Also, stay alert for phishing attempts and fake emails trying to steal your credentials.  

By following these steps, you can **regain control 1-833-611-3633 of your account** and prevent future hacks. 🚀

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