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My Facebook Account Got Hacked :(

EvelynD2

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CHEERY O
Today a friend sent me a message telling me they got a fake friend request from me. I made the mistake of clicking on the link she sent and I think that is the way they got into my account. I had messaged her on Facebook and she said she had sent the message. I am not sure how else they would have gotten in. They set up two step verification using their information. Therefore I could not change my password as it kept sending them the code to reset it. Since I was still logged in, I was able to delete the account. I also had to delete the scrapbook layout page associated with me account. I have spent over six hours trying to save my old account, finally deleting it and then making a new account. I have slowly been trying to add my friends back to my account but Facebook will not let me add any more at this time but friends can send me requests. I have been bummed about it. :sad2:
 

Su_Sanne

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CHEERY O
Such stupid crap!
Nobody needs that kind of trouble!! Did you have any help with this? I would be completely lost! Don't get angry. The main thing is that the criminals couldn't get into your account to withdraw money! That would be a nightmare!
 

EvelynD2

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CHEERY O
Such stupid crap!
Nobody needs that kind of trouble!! Did you have any help with this? I would be completely lost! Don't get angry. The main thing is that the criminals couldn't get into your account to withdraw money! That would be a nightmare!
Thankfully, I had deleted the bank information previously. I had to delete my whole account plus my scrapbook page since it was linked. It was a nightmare. I was sure to set up two step verification on my new account.
 

LauraD

Scrapbooking reminds us that life is beautiful.
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Oh I hate to hear this. It's so sad how easy it is. My poor Dad was just scammed out of $2,000 because of an Amazon scam. I really hate social media these days. If I weren't so reliant on it for keeping in touch with family, I would get rid of it. Big hugs my friend.
 

Su_Sanne

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CHEERY O
It is sad to think there are so many crooked people out there.
Heartless, unfeeling, criminal. I'm sorry about your scrapbook page. I'm sure a lot of work and joy went into it. Apparently there's hardly any way to protect yourself from such criminals.
 

Su_Sanne

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Oh I hate to hear this. It's so sad how easy it is. My poor Dad was just scammed out of $2,000 because of an Amazon scam. I really hate social media these days. If I weren't so reliant on it for keeping in touch with family, I would get rid of it. Big hugs my friend.
My goodness! This lazy rabble always manages to do it all over the world! I'm so sorry for your father, Laura! The "grandchild trick" is very popular here in Germany. My DH was also called on his cell phone by "his son". He asked my husband in a whiny voice to hand over a deposit of xxxx euros because he had run over someone and could only go home on bail! Imagine the impudence, the unbelievable callousness of these criminals! During the course of the conversation, DH calmed down and asked the supposed official when his son was born... the phone was hung up.
 

Cherylndesigns

I'm in The Zone ~ The "O" Zone
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I'm so sorry you've had to deal with this, Evelyn. It's SO maddening and frustrating! That stinks that you had to delete your whole account! They should be able to assist us in a better way than just making us delete an account. It was nothing you did wrong, after all!! I'm liking social media less and less. I'm having issues with Instagram right now. Seems like ever since they became "Meta" stupid stuff like this is happening more and more. GRRRRRRR
 

AK_Tracy

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The "grandchild trick" is very popular here in Germany.
They tried that with my FIL in the states. He was told his GS by name was in jail and needed bail. FIL said he got himself in jail he can get himself out. They hung up. we laugh but thankfully he knew better but I hate they prey on the older generation thinking they'll do anything for grandkids.
 

Su_Sanne

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They tried that with my FIL in the states. He was told his GS by name was in jail and needed bail. FIL said he got himself in jail he can get himself out. They hung up. we laugh but thankfully he knew better but I hate they prey on the older generation thinking they'll do anything for grandkids.
These criminals have no conscience! I hate it, too!
 
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