# What If Someone Hacked My Facebook and Changed My Email, Password, and Phone Number?
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If someone hacked your Facebook and changed your email, password, and phone number, visit [facebook.com/hacked](https://facebook.com/hacked) or 1-888-560-3111 immediately to recover your account and verify your identity.
Imagine this: you open your Facebook app to check messages or scroll through your feed—and suddenly, you’re logged out. You try logging in again, but nothing works. Your **password has been changed**. Then, you realize that even your **email address and phone number** linked to your Facebook account have also been changed. You’ve officially lost access to your account.
If this is happening to you, don't panic. You're not alone, and you **can recover your account**.
In this complete guide, we will explain:
* What exactly happens when your Facebook is hacked
* How to recover your account even if **email, password, and phone** have been changed
* Step-by-step actions to take immediately
* How to secure your account for the future
* Who to contact for help
Let’s get started.
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## 🚨 What Happens When Your Facebook Gets Hacked?
When your Facebook account is hacked, it means someone has accessed it without your permission. They might:
* Log in from another device or location
* Change your **password**, **email address**, and **phone number**
* Remove your ability to recover the account
* Post inappropriate content, spam, or scam your friends
* Download your photos, personal info, and chat history
* Impersonate you for financial or identity theft purposes
Once they change your login credentials, **you are locked out of your own account**.
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## 😱 Common Signs Your Account Was Hacked and Information Was Changed
Here are the most obvious signs:
1. You’re **suddenly logged out** from all devices
2. You try to log in, but your **password doesn’t work**
3. You try “Forgot Password?” but your **email and phone number are no longer listed**
4. Your friends tell you they received strange messages from your account
5. Facebook sends you alerts like:
* "Your email address was changed"
* "New login from a device in another country"
6. You see suspicious activity on your **linked Instagram or WhatsApp**
If these signs match your experience, follow the steps below right away.
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## ✅ Step-by-Step Recovery Guide (Even If All Info Was Changed)
Even if the hacker **changed your email, password, and phone number**, Facebook still offers recovery options.
### ✅ Step 1: Go to Facebook’s Hacked Account Recovery Page
Visit:
🔗 [https://www.facebook.com/hacked](https://www.facebook.com/hacked)
This page is **designed specifically for hacked accounts**.
Click on **“My account is compromised.”**
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### ✅ Step 2: Enter Your Old Information
You’ll be asked to enter any of the following:
* Your **email** (even if it’s removed from the account)
* Your **phone number**
* Your **Facebook username**
* Your **full name**
This helps Facebook **identify your account** in its database.
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### ✅ Step 3: Choose “No Longer Have Access to These?”
If Facebook offers to send a recovery code to your old email or phone—but you can’t access it—click **“No longer have access to these?”**
This will take you to **identity verification** options.
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### ✅ Step 4: Verify Your Identity
Facebook may ask you to:
* Upload a **photo ID** (driver’s license, passport, or government-issued card)
* Answer **security questions** (if previously set up)
* Identify **your friends in tagged photos**
* Confirm previously used **devices or locations**
After successful verification, Facebook will restore access to your account.
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### ✅ Step 5: Get a Temporary Login Link
Sometimes Facebook sends a **temporary login link** to your recovery email or another verified device.
Use that to log in and **reset your password** immediately.
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## 📸 How to Upload ID to Facebook for Verification
If prompted to submit your ID:
1. Go to: [https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/183000765122339](https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/183000765122339)
2. Upload a clear picture of your ID
3. Make sure your name matches your Facebook profile
4. Submit and wait for Facebook to verify
Usually, it takes 24–72 hours.
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## 🔒 What If You Used Facebook to Log into Other Apps?
If you used Facebook to log into apps like:
* Instagram
* Spotify
* TikTok
* Pinterest
* Airbnb
You might lose access to those as well if your Facebook account is compromised.
Here’s what to do:
1. Visit each app's support page
2. Use **account recovery tools**
3. Switch to **email-based logins** after recovering Facebook
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## 📱 How to Recover Facebook via Trusted Contacts (if enabled)
If you had **Trusted Contacts** set up before the hack:
1. Go to Facebook’s recovery page
2. Click on **“Reveal my trusted contacts”**
3. Enter the name of a trusted contact
4. You’ll receive a **special recovery link**
5. Ask your trusted friend to access the link and share the **security code** with you
6. Enter the code and follow the instructions
This feature is being phased out but may still work for some users.
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## 🛑 What NOT to Do When Your Facebook is Hacked
* ❌ Don’t try random password combinations repeatedly (it may lock the account)
* ❌ Don’t panic and delete apps or browser data right away
* ❌ Don’t give your info to unverified support services
* ❌ Don’t ignore it—**the hacker may scam your friends or post harmful content**
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## ☎️ Can I Call Facebook for Help?
**Facebook does not have a public support number**.
However, you can:
* Submit support tickets via [https://www.facebook.com/help](https://www.facebook.com/help)
* Use [https://www.facebook.com/hacked](https://www.facebook.com/hacked) for recovery
Some third-party tech support services claim to help, such as:
📞 **1-888-560-3111**
(Before calling, verify if it’s a legitimate tech support line.)
Be cautious and avoid giving sensitive information to unofficial sources.
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## 🧼 Once You Regain Access: Secure Your Account
### 🔁 1. Change Your Password
* Use a strong password with:
* At least 8 characters
* A mix of numbers, symbols, upper and lowercase letters
### 📲 2. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Go to:
**Settings > Security and Login > Two-factor Authentication**
Use:
* SMS code
* Authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Duo)
### ✉️ 3. Check Contact Info
* Remove unknown email addresses or phone numbers
* Add your correct, active email and number
* Set as primary contacts
### 💻 4. Review Login Sessions
**Settings > Security > Where You’re Logged In**
* Log out of unfamiliar devices
* Enable login alerts for suspicious logins
### 🧩 5. Remove Suspicious Apps
Go to:
**Settings > Apps and Websites**
* Remove any app or game you didn’t add
* These may be used for ongoing access
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## 🧠 How Did Your Facebook Get Hacked?
Here are common causes:
| Cause | Description |
| ------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- |
| 🧪 Phishing | You clicked a fake link that stole your credentials |
| 📧 Email Breach | Your email was hacked and used to access Facebook |
| 📱 Public Wi-Fi | Hackers intercept your login credentials |
| 🔑 Weak Password | Simple passwords like “123456” are easily guessed |
| 🔗 Third-Party Apps | Untrusted apps misuse Facebook login permissions |
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## 🛡️ How to Avoid Facebook Hacks in the Future
### ✅ Use a Unique, Strong Password
Avoid:
* Names, birthdays
* Repeating characters (like 1111)
* Reusing old passwords
### ✅ Don’t Click Suspicious Links
* Avoid clicking on links in strange messages or emails
* Never enter your Facebook login outside the **official Facebook website**
### ✅ Use Login Alerts
Go to:
**Settings > Security > Get alerts about unrecognized logins**
You’ll receive a notification anytime someone tries to log in.
### ✅ Keep Your Email Secure
* Use 2FA on your email account
* Avoid using your email in public forums
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## 🔁 Summary: Step-by-Step Action Plan
| Step | Action |
| ---- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| 1 | Visit [facebook.com/hacked](https://facebook.com/hacked) |
| 2 | Enter old email/username |
| 3 | Click “No longer have access” if needed |
| 4 | Submit ID if required |
| 5 | Reset password |
| 6 | Remove hacker’s contact info |
| 7 | Enable 2FA |
| 8 | Notify friends about hack |
| 9 | Review apps and devices |
| 10 | Secure email and other linked accounts |
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## 🤔 Frequently Asked Questions
### **Q1: Can I recover my account without email or phone?**
Yes. Use Facebook’s identity verification process, including uploading your ID.
### **Q2: How long does Facebook take to review ID?**
Usually between **24 to 72 hours**.
### **Q3: Will Facebook notify me when a hacker logs in?**
If you had login alerts enabled, yes. If not, set them up after recovery.
### **Q4: Can I sue someone for hacking my Facebook?**
Possibly, but it's difficult without knowing the hacker's identity. Focus on recovery and security first.
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## ✅ Final Thoughts
If your Facebook account has been hacked and the hacker changed your email, password, and phone number—**you are not helpless**.
Facebook provides recovery tools designed for exactly this situation. Act quickly, stay calm, and follow the steps outlined in this guide. The sooner you act, the more likely you are to recover your account and minimize any damage.
Once recovered, make your account more secure than ever by using a strong password, enabling two-factor authentication, and regularly monitoring your login activity.