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Here are some ways to check if an email is really from Facebook. If an email or Facebook message looks strange, don't open it or any attachments. Instead, report it to phish@fb.com or through the report links that appear throughout Facebook.
- Hacked and Fake Accounts
If someone gains access to your account, or creates an...
- Hacked and Fake Accounts
If your Facebook account is hacked, you or your friends might notice activity or changes that weren’t from you. For example: Your profile picture has been changed. There are posts, comments and messages that you didn’t write. You’re suddenly having problems logging in, or your usual two-factor authentication method — for example, your ...
If someone gains access to your account, or creates an account to pretend to be you or someone else, we want to help. We also encourage you to let us know about accounts that represent fake or fictional people, pets, celebrities or organizations.
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If you think your account has been hacked or taken over, we can help you secure your account, change your password and review recent login activity.
If you believe your account has been compromised by another person or a virus, please click the "My account is compromised" button below. We'll help you log back into your account so that you can regain control.
If your Facebook account has been the target of a phishing attack, you should take steps to protect it as soon as possible. First, report your account as compromised. You can report your account as compromised whether or not you can log in to your account.
