I got hacked on Facebook! (OT)

joannecha · ‎04-06-2010

Got a rude awakening last night when I signed on FB & had all of these messages from friends who were telling me that I'd been hacked, as a fake (my name) was asking them to friend them, when we were already friends. I must have gotten over a dozen messages from people. I googled what to do; changed my FB password right away, reported it to FB, and tried to beef up my security, though it was already tight. I guess it's pretty common right now for some jerk with nothing better to do to hack into someones account & cause trouble. I really don't understand why someone would mess with someone you don't know (now, I could see doing it to an ex-spouse when you're feeling in a particularly vengeful mood--just kidding). It would be nice to know that someday, that person will have this happen to them. Thanks for letting me vent.

Kitlynn · ‎03-09-2010

This happened to me last year and they posted all kinds of se@ual videos and pictures. I started getting emails from friends telling me I had been hacked!! I was shocked when I saw was being posted like I was doing it. I did the same thing changed password and upped my security. There are always going to be people that have to ruin something nice or at least try to anyway.

SeaGal · ‎03-09-2010

I went to FB the night before last and their Homepage was all wonky, I bet they were being hacked then. ${#emotions_dlg.glare}$

I better go check on my acct, thanks and sorry about that joannecha, that really stinks...

KathT · ‎03-09-2010

It happened to one of my sons several months ago, also. His account started sending out questionable videos. He thought he got hacked when he clicked on a video or link sent from someone else's FB account.

Katcat1 · ‎07-21-2011

I am sorry that happened to you. You wonder what kind of person does something like that. I refuse to be part of Facebook, Twitter, etc.

kindness is strength

quadmimi · ‎12-27-2010

On 1/30/2015 KatCat1 said:
I am sorry that happened to you. You wonder what kind of person does something like that. I refuse to be part of Facebook, Twitter, etc.

Awsome choice...I also don't do any of it...My family can email me, I get texts..I don't need hundereds of people to know my every move or where I am eating, etc...sorry that happened also, their is just too much going on in the world today...

Mistic · ‎12-08-2010

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I would really like to know, as I don't do FB. When one gets hacked at FB, do they get everything? Your photos, etc? Everything?

Reason I asked is because my Daughter has my grandchildren's photos on there. I worry they may end up in some "creeps" photo album...Know what I mean?

If you want to change the tenor of your interactions, you must become aware of the impact of your words...Karen Casey

kcladyz · ‎04-30-2012

It happened to me a few years ago. And as I was online he sent spam to my friends. I was able to see him do it ""live"" he was logged into my account the same time I was. I changed my password and it solved the problem

Tricolor · ‎04-19-2010

This happened to me a few years ago and I changed my password and email. Also make sure that you sign out everytime that you leave Facebook. It is a pain to keep signing in but it is better to use precautions.