How to Get Control of Your Facebook if Someone Hacked It

If your Facebook profile is hacked or accessed without permission, contact Facebook to secure your account. You do not need to be logged in to Facebook to access the security forms, so you can request access even if your password has been changed and you have been locked out of your profile. Follow Facebook's security processes to restore your account access.

Instructions

1. Navigate to your Facebook page if you can still access it. Click "Account" in the upper right then choose "Help Center." Type "Security" in the search field to access the Facebook Security page. Skip to Step 2 if you cannot log in or Step 3 if you can.

2. Click "Privacy" at the bottom of the main Facebook page if you cannot log in. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the Security Page link. Click "Take Action" on the left side of the page. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Security Help Page."

3. Click the link for a compromised account. Click "Secure My Account." Enter your email address, phone number, Facebook user name or your name and the name of a friend. Click "Search." Select your account in the results.

4. Enter the information requested on the form including your name and email, a link to your profile and details of the problem. Click "Submit."

5. Wait for an email from Facebook's security staff. It can take several days. You may need to supply other details of the account to regain access.

References

• Facebook Help: Account Security