My WhatsApp account was hacked
Diagnostic Quick Question
Do you still have your mobile phone number active to receive SMS?
DO THIS NOW
Re-register WhatsApp with your phone number immediately
Open WhatsApp > Enter your phone number > Enter 6-digit SMS code received.
Set up 6-digit Two-Step Verification PIN
Go to Settings > Account > Two-Step Verification > Enable and enter a secret 6-digit PIN.
Log out of all Linked Web/Desktop Devices
Go to Settings > Linked Devices > Tap each active browser session > Log Out.
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IF_AVAILABLEOfficial procedure to recover hijacked WhatsApp profiles.
DO NOT DO THIS
- ✕NEVER share a 6-digit WhatsApp SMS registration code with anyone—even a friend messaging you.
RECOVERY TIMELINE
Post alert on social media or SMS to contacts
Inform friends that your WhatsApp was temporarily compromised so they ignore urgent money requests.
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OFFICIAL ACTIONS & VERIFIED SOURCES
Government & Authority Portals for India
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Official procedure to recover hijacked WhatsApp profiles.
DON'T FORGET
- Change your cellular voicemail PIN: Hackers use default voicemail PINs to intercept verification calls.
COMMON MISTAKES
- ⚠️ Sending the 6-digit SMS code to a contact claiming they sent it by mistake.