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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
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.
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.
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.
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, ready for Meta’s verification step. You upload it to Meta yourself.
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.
Proof
Recent cases of this type
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.
Go deeper
Guides on this topic
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Meta's Account Recovery & Support Hub: the official link, what it fixes, and what it doesn't
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The 'copyright violation' message that steals Instagram accounts: how the scam works and what to do if you clicked
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