When using social media, hacking of Facebook accounts can happen due to various reasons. Hackers can use your name or identity to deceive trust and engage in unethical behaviors. It can be very troublesome if you cannot recover your account. At this point, you should delete the hacked Facebook account to avoid future risks.
Guide to permanently delete a hacked Facebook account
I. Deleting a Hacked Facebook Account on PC
- 1. Quick Guide
- Step 1: Access the link to delete your Facebook account HERE
Step 2: Verify your information => click Delete Account
2. Detailed Guide
Step 1: Access Facebook then log into your Account.
Step 2: Click on your Avatar icon => select Settings & Privacy.
Step 3: Select Settings.
Step 4: Access the Privacy Settings section.
Step 5: Select Your Information on Facebook => click Deactivate and Delete.
Step 6: Choose Delete Account => Continue Deleting Account.
Step 7: If you own a Fanpage, you'll receive a notification like the image below, click Continue.
Step 8: Press Delete Account.
Step 9: Enter your Facebook password and press Continue to delete your account.
II. Deleting a Hacked Facebook Account on Mobile
- 1. Quick Guide
- Step 1: Go to Menu => tap on Settings icon => select Access and Control => Deactivate and Delete => Delete Account
Step 2: Review your information and tap Delete Account
2. Detailed Guide
Step 1: Open the Facebook app and log into your Account.
Step 2: Go to Menu => Settings => Access and Control.
Step 3: Tap on Deactivate and Delete, choose Delete Account => Continue Deleting Account.
Step 4: Press Continue => Continue Deleting Account.
Step 5: Scroll down and select Delete Account, enter your Facebook password =>Continue to confirm deleting your account.
Deleting your account is the last resort if you can't recover your hacked Facebook account. Therefore, use Facebook carefully, avoid accessing unfamiliar links to keep your Account safe at all times.