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Updated October 2026 · Tampa Bay–tested steps

Facebook Account Hacked? Recover It Before They Lock You Out

Unknown logins, changed email, friends getting scam messages 'from you' — the recovery race, in order.

  1. 1. Start recovery from a device you've used before

    Go to facebook.com/hacked on your own phone or computer — recovery succeeds far more often from recognized devices and networks. Follow the identity steps immediately; every hour gives the attacker time to change recovery options.

  2. 2. Kick every session and check the email chain

    Once back in: Settings → Security → Where you're logged in → Log out of all sessions. Then verify your email and phone number are still yours — attackers swap these first so password resets go to them.

  3. 3. Warn your contacts and lock the blast radius

    Post that you were hacked and to ignore money requests. Then secure the email account behind Facebook (it's the master key), turn on two-factor with an authenticator app, and review connected apps for anything you don't recognize.

Facebook Account Hacked? Recover It Before They Lock You Out — When to Call a Pro

  • Recovery options were all changed and automated recovery fails — we escalate with documentation.
  • Money already moved (gift cards, Zelle, crypto) — time matters, plus a police report for the paper trail.
  • It's a business page with ad spend attached — hijacked pages burn money hourly.
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Guide FAQ

Sometimes via the bank or card issuer if reported within days — gift cards and crypto are usually gone. File a police report regardless; platforms and banks ask for it.
Authenticator-app two-factor, unique password via a manager, and login alerts on. SMS two-factor alone gets SIM-swapped — the app version doesn't.
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