Hacked account recovery

Hacked account recovery when the attacker changed everything

Official channels only

A hacked Instagram or Facebook account can usually be recovered through Meta's official identity verification process, even when the attacker has changed the email, phone number and password. The process depends on proving you are the real owner. We manage that process: choosing the correct recovery route, preparing the identity evidence and following each verification step until access is returned.

Sound familiar?

Situations we handle

  • The attacker changed your email and phone number, so password reset links go to them, not you.
  • Your account is being used for scams or crypto promotion and you are locked out watching it happen.
  • You clicked a fake verification or copyright email, entered your password, and lost access within minutes.
  • The hacker enabled their own two-factor authentication, blocking every normal login path.
  • You tried Instagram or Facebook automated recovery repeatedly and keep hitting dead ends or silence.

The process

What working with us looks like

01

Free case review

You describe how access was lost and what still works: old emails, linked accounts, devices that were logged in. These details decide which recovery route is viable.

02

Securing what is left

Before recovery starts we help you protect connected assets: linked Facebook profiles, payment methods, other accounts using the same password. Attackers move fast, so this comes first.

03

The right recovery route

Meta has different official recovery flows depending on platform, what the attacker changed and whether the account had two-factor enabled. Picking the wrong one burns time while the attacker keeps control. We pick the route that fits your exact situation.

04

Identity verification

Recovery of a taken-over account runs on proof of identity: the ID checks, selfie video steps and ownership signals Meta uses. We prepare you for each so it passes the first time.

05

Restore and harden

Once access returns we walk you through removing the attacker completely: sessions, linked emails, authorized apps, and a two-factor setup that cannot be reused against you.

Before we start

What we need from you

  • The account handle and the email or phone that was originally on the account.
  • When and how access was lost, as precisely as you can remember.
  • Any security emails from Meta about changes to the account, even if you cannot act on them.
  • A device where the account was previously logged in, if one exists. It often matters.
  • Government ID matching the account identity, for Meta verification steps.

Straight answer

About success rates

Takeover cases have strong recovery odds when the account has a real, provable identity behind it, and most accepted cases of this type end with access restored. Cases with anonymous accounts and no ownership signals are harder, and we say so upfront in the free review rather than taking your money to try.

Read our full case acceptance policy →

Frequently asked questions

The hacker changed my email and phone. Is the account gone?

Usually not. Meta keeps the account history, including the original ownership signals. The official identity based recovery flows exist exactly for this situation. It takes persistence and correctly executed verification steps, which is what we manage.

Should I pay the hacker? They are demanding money.

No. Payment rarely returns access, often leads to a second demand, and marks you as someone who pays. Start the official recovery process instead, and report the extortion through the official channels. We help with both.

How fast do you need to act after a hack?

Sooner is better. Early action limits what the attacker can change and preserves recovery signals like recently active sessions. But accounts have been recovered weeks or months after takeover, so late is not hopeless.

Can you get my account back by hacking the hacker?

No. We do not hack anyone, including attackers. Everything we do runs through Meta official recovery and reporting channels. It is the only route that is safe, repeatable and does not put your account at further risk.

My account is fully anonymous. Can it still be recovered?

It is harder, because recovery runs on proving ownership. If there are signals such as the original email, a logged-in device or purchase history, there may be a path. We assess this honestly in the free review before any fee is discussed.

Get your case reviewed today. It is free.

Send us what happened and hear back within 24 hours. If the ban looks deserved, we decline and say why. If there is a real path through Meta’s official channels, we map it for you.

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