Warn your followers
Hackers use your name to scam the people who trust you.
Stuck? Hand it to a recovery team and skip the guesswork.
We'll handle it for youHackers use your trusted name to scam the people closest to you. While you recover:
Story / post from a friend's or second account
Heads up: my account @[username] was hacked. Anything it sends you about crypto, investments, giveaways or codes is NOT me. Please don't click or send money, and report the account. I'm working on getting it back.
Ask friends to report
Reports from people who know you help Meta see the account is compromised: Profile, three dots, Report, It's pretending to be someone else / hacked.
After recovery
Delete the scam posts and stories, then post a short "I'm back" note. UnbanPro has a page on crypto-scam hacks.
Questions people ask
Should I report my own hacked account?
Ask friends to report it as compromised. It helps Meta see what happened.
More recovery guides
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- Spotting recovery scams
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- Prevention checklist
- Recovery FAQ
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