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How can I recover my Facebook account when the hacker changes the email address and phone number?

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Your only option would be to try to Contact Facebook to recover your account.

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How can I get my Facebook account back when someone has changed my name?

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If you have an email address linked to your account, click "Forgot password" on the login page. Then just follow the prompts and an email should be sent giving you instructions for changing your password. Once you've retrieved your account, you can change your name back.

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How can I change my Facebook username/vanity URL back after a hacker altered it?

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You should follow the steps outlined in Facebook's guide on changing your username or vanity URL.

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How can I get my Facebook account when I forgot my email address?

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Try to use a recovery phone. If that does not work, try to see if you designated any of your friends to recover your account. If all else fails, you can try to Contact Facebook .

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How can I restore my contacts if a hacker unfriended them on Facebook?

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You will need to manually re-add your contacts. Reach out to them via phone or email to explain the situation, and then send them new friend requests on Facebook.

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What should I do if someone hacked my account and enabled two-factor authentication, but I don't have access to the code?

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To regain access to your account, try logging in from a device you haven't used before. Then, navigate to the account settings to disable two-factor authentication. If you can't access your account, attempt to reset your password by selecting the "change password" option.

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How can I recover my Facebook account that was deactivated and is still under review after more than a month?

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If you can provide Facebook with verification of the data associated with your account, they may be able to help restore access.

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