My social media account was hacked (Instagram/Facebook/X/LinkedIn)
Diagnostic Quick Question
Which platform was hacked?
Each network provides a specialized hacked account recovery portal.
DO THIS NOW
Warn friends & family immediately via secondary channels
Post a warning on another platform or group chat telling contacts NOT to send money or click links from your hacked account.
Submit official recovery request (Video Selfie / Photo ID)
Use the official platform recovery page (e.g. instagram.com/hacked) to request identity verification via video selfie or ID upload.
EMERGENCY KIT
Everything you need to execute recommended actions for My social media account was hacked (Instagram/Facebook/X/LinkedIn)
Original Account Email & Username
RECOMMENDEDNeeded to prove original registration ownership.
Documents, Deadlines & Aftermath Protection
Review required document replacements, official claim deadlines, and follow-up guidance.
Instagram Hacked Account Recovery Portal
IF_AVAILABLEOfficial Meta portal for compromised Instagram accounts.
Facebook Hacked Account Recovery Portal
IF_AVAILABLEOfficial Meta portal for compromised Facebook accounts.
DO NOT DO THIS
- ✕Do not pay money or crypto to Instagram "recovery hackers" in DMs—they are scammers.
- ✕Do not click links sent by the hacker offering to "sell your account back".
RECOVERY TIMELINE
Check linked Facebook / WhatsApp / Meta Business Manager accounts
Unlink compromised accounts to prevent hackers from running unauthorized ad campaigns on your credit card.
YOU MAY NEED
OFFICIAL ACTIONS & VERIFIED SOURCES
Government & Authority Portals for India
Specific Step Actions & Direct Links
Official Meta portal for compromised Instagram accounts.
Official Meta portal for compromised Facebook accounts.
DON'T FORGET
- Remove stored payment cards from Business Ad Manager: Prevent hackers from charging credit cards for ad campaigns.
COMMON MISTAKES
- ⚠️ Paying crypto to unauthorized Instagram "account recovery services".