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On a beautiful day, your Facebook account suddenly becomes inaccessible, leaving you puzzled. Don't worry; stay calm and try these methods to ensure that your Facebook account remains functional and can be recovered. In this article, I'll guide you through the process of restoring your compromised Facebook account.
Firstly, determine if your account is still active by using another Facebook account to search for yours using the account ID or login phone number. If not found, there's a possibility that your account has been locked or deleted, making recovery almost impossible. If your account information appears in the search bar, it suggests the potential for account recovery.
Step 1: Access the Facebook account reporting website at https://www.facebook.com/hacked and click on My Account Was Compromised
Step 2: Enter the Email or Phone Number associated with your account and click Search.
Step 4: A new notification window appears; choose Secure My Account.
Step 5: In the new notification window, select one of the three options. Option 1 is the quickest and simplest as it doesn't require waiting for confirmation emails or messages sent to your phone. Click Continue to proceed to the next step.
Step 6: A new browser tab prompts you to enter your Gmail account. Log in with the Gmail account linked to the Facebook profile you're trying to recover and click Next.
After successfully logging in, a notification confirms that your email has been verified, indicating the successful recovery of your Facebook account. Now, proceed to set a new password for your Facebook account.
Step 7: Set a new password for your Facebook account and click Continue to complete the process. Your Facebook account is now restored!
Step 8: This is an optional step required by Facebook to survey users. Choose one of the reasons you find most appropriate, then click Continue.
Step 9: Click Start for Facebook to conduct a security check on your behalf. Facebook will scan your entire chat history, notifications, liked pages, etc., to identify suspicious activities and provide a report for users. Review and update your security information to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Losing access to your Facebook account or falling victim to hacking for malicious purposes is undoubtedly a dreadful scenario that concerns every Facebook user. Be cautious and vigilant against messages requesting downloads of unknown files or tempting advertisements with suspicious links. Ensure comprehensive security information updates for your account, and for sensitive personal information, set privacy settings to Only Me or Friends to ensure confidentiality. Best of luck to all!
