think my instagrams been hacked ?

juless77 · 16 Jan 20, 08:07 AM

On my Instagram it looks like I keep posting pictures/adverts for ray ban sunglasses how can I stop this please have tried logging in and out but its still happening any one know how I can rectify it and do you think my account has been hacked ? thanks

KayLouise · 16 Jan 20, 08:26 AM

Hmm does sound like you've been hacked. If you can still log in then change your password.

Just googled and it says:
If you think your account has been hacked and you're still able to log in, here are some things you can do to help keep your account secure:

Change your password or send yourself a password reset email.
Revoke access to any suspicious third-party apps.
Turn on two-factor authentication for additional security.

scooby99 · 16 Jan 20, 08:26 AM

I�m assuming you�ve changed your password?
If not, that�s always the first thing to do when you suspect any social media or online account has been hacked.

Mexy02 · 16 Jan 20, 08:54 AM

Mine was hacked I had to send details to insta of when I last used it and upload a selfie of myself as someone changed my email in the account as well so I couldn�t reset the password . They restored it after a day or so.

juless77 · 16 Jan 20, 11:03 AM

oh my goodness what some people will do thankyou I have changed it now lets hope that's sorted it

**JoJo88** · 16 Jan 20, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by Mexy02

Mine was hacked I had to send details to insta of when I last used it and upload a selfie of myself as someone changed my email in the account as well so I couldn�t reset the password . They restored it after a day or so.

I had to do the same. Even though it�s �just� an online account, it made me feel awful. My IG is private, there�s nothing much of any interest to anyone on it, but they changed it to public, and it made me feel so panicked for some reason.

The hackers had changed all contact details, my user name, everything, but IG were great at getting it back.

Good luck getting it sorted Jules!

Tsoski · 16 Jan 20, 11:23 AM

It's also worth just reminding that if you used the same password (your old instagram one) on any other website or application you should change it as well.

16 Jan 20, 08:26 AM	#2
	16 Jan 20, 08:26 AM KayLouise Very Serious Dibber
KayLouise Very Serious Dibber Join Date: Aug 08	Hmm does sound like you've been hacked. If you can still log in then change your password. Just googled and it says: If you think your account has been hacked and you're still able to log in, here are some things you can do to help keep your account secure: Change your password or send yourself a password reset email. Revoke access to any suspicious third-party apps. Turn on two-factor authentication for additional security. __________________ Kay

16 Jan 20, 11:23 AM	#7
	16 Jan 20, 11:23 AM Tsoski slightly serious Dibber
Tsoski slightly serious Dibber Join Date: Jul 15	It's also worth just reminding that if you used the same password (your old instagram one) on any other website or application you should change it as well.

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