Someone Hacked into my Facebook account?Help me Please....

Discussion in 'Facebook' started by danpotter007, Jun 4, 2011.

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    Got this email from facebook this morning. I thought it was spam, but I just logged into fb normally and it was true!

    Dear Girish Kumar,
    
    Your Facebook account was recently logged into from a computer, mobile device or other location you've never used before. For your protection, we've temporarily locked your account until you can review this activity and make sure no one is using your account without your permission.
    
    Did you log into Facebook from a new device or an unusual location?
    
    - If this was not you, please log into Facebook from your computer and follow the instructions provided to help you control your account information.
    
    - If this was you, there's no need to worry. Simply log into Facebook again to get back into your account.
    
    For more information, visit our Help Center here:
    http://www.facebook.com/help/?topic=account_recovery
    
    Thanks,
    Facebook Security Team
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    So I logged in and (I forgot to take a screenshot), but it basically had a map of where this person was in the world. And it was pointing to Livingston, NJ, US. Obviously I live in the INDIA,so it wasn't me. They even gave me an 'estimated' IP address

    Imagine if poker sites did this......

    Obviously I've now changed my facebook password. Now i can Login into my account,But why this Happend..is this a scam or real danger..im really worrying about this...

    PLEASE HELP ME.....
     
    Last edited: Jun 4, 2011
    danpotter007, Jun 4, 2011 IP
  2. Tanya Roberts

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    I guess you might have logged from you mobile device.. (with OPERA MINI). Open "whatismyipaddress.com" via opera mini browser on your mobile. And see the IP. then find the location of the IP. hope the location is of OPERA proxy.
     
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    No I havnt loggedin from any mobile device infact i dont have mobile internet also.....thatswat shocking me very much.. :(
     
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    You should be fine now that you changed your password, be more careful next time.
     
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    Change your passwords regularly, it is the best way of being safe online.
     
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    Always include: symbols, letters, and numbers.
     
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