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| My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by Ojukwubucket(op): 3:28pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
PLEASE HELP MY PEOPLE.. My Whatsapp account just got hacked one hour ago. I am currently logged out.. but i enabled two steps verification. The hacker has sent message to my email via whatsapp for reset. Please how do i regain my whatsapp account back immediately with my number? PLEASE TECH GURUS... |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by Starz825(m): 4:31pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
Na real scammer... Well just chill.... See below details for your perusal.... Can someone hack my WhatsApp without my verification code? If someone is trying to take over your account, they need the SMS verification code sent to your phone number to do so. Without this code, any user attempting to verify your number can't complete the verification process and use your phone number on WhatsApp. This means you remain in control of your WhatsApp account. AND How long does it take to recover a hacked WhatsApp account? 7 days Lost access to your WhatsApp account You might also be asked to enter a two-step verification PIN. If you don't know it, the individual using your account might have enabled two-step verification. You must wait 7 days before you can sign in without the two-step verification PIN. |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by mrjoeblinks: 4:31pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
Ehen? . Sorry o. If the person don add him email e no get wetin you fit do till in 2weeks time |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by Parydelegate: 4:31pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
R |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by Zico5(m): 4:31pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
Is it really possible for these fraudsters to hack account with two way verification? |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by Coolsides: 4:32pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
I |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by fragility1000(m): 4:32pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
Ojukwubucket:Use your sim card to retrieve it back |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by diabeticdeals: 4:32pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
Wetin do 2FA? You left your door unlocked come dey complain say thief enter your house. |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by Daniiel: 4:33pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
Haaaa |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by Treasure17(m): 4:33pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
Inform your loved ones first. |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by DuttyChuks: 4:33pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
Tech gurus, answer this. |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by BLeader22: 4:33pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
U send in otp |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by FutureFocus: 4:33pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
Ojukwubucket:No 2 step verification? If you don’t have two step verification activated on your what’s app by now, I will be super surprised , this is first thing you do right now if you are here , reading this and haven’t done that , it save you from plenty stories Please fans , don’t forget to check my previous post for nice cheap gadgets |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by phr0nesis(m): 4:33pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
I believe you got a call from someone asking you to send them the code you just received, and you did. The hacker is currently trying to activate two-steps verification. If he succeeds you'll have to wait for a week. For now, try to log in again, I believe you can still reclaim it. Or call your contacts and ask them to report your number to whatsapp. Whatsapp will block you for 24hrs, after that, you can try login in Note: Only attempt the second method, if the hacker has successfully activated the two-steps verification |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by fistonati(m): 4:34pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
If you activated two-step verification, the hacker would not have access to the account unless your phone was stolen and the hacker had access to the phone, SIM, and email address, which, according to WhatsApp, are the avenues the hacker can use to access your account. Now, if your claim is correct that you, the hacker, didn't have access and got your Account hacked, then WhatsApp would need to investigate this unless you are not telling us where you made a mistake. Someone sent me an OTP for my WhatsApp, I played him for over 20 minutes on the phone that I send it to him, he realised I got him then he was cursing his grandparents before he dropped the call I guess you loose guard . |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by BrutusOj(m): 4:34pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
People that click on every link in group chats are usually at risk of hacking. The person that will hack my social media account has not been born.😜 |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by toprealman: 4:34pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
Ojukwubucket:Mind sharing how it was hacked? Recent activities? What you used it for…etc. |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by ejimatic: 4:34pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
Ojukwubucket:. Don't you have Whathapp protection and recovery nos expected to be activated in your setting? |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by PencilBox: 4:35pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
Ojukwubucket:If your WhatsApp account has been hacked, you can recover it by following these steps ¹: 1. Sign into WhatsApp with your phone number. 2. Re-register by entering the 6-digit code sent to you via SMS or phone call. 3. Once you've re-registered, the hacker will be automatically logged out of your account. Note that WhatsApp can only be registered with one phone number at a time ¹. Additionally, if the hacker has enabled two-step verification, you may need to wait 7 days to sign in without the verification PIN ¹. To protect your account from future hacking, consider enabling two-step verification and configuring other security options such as a passcode, fingerprint access, or chat lock ¹. Also, be cautious not to share your WhatsApp registration code with anyone, including friends and family ¹. If you suspect someone is using your account, notify your contacts and report the issue to WhatsApp ¹. |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by SlavaUkraini: 4:36pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
B |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by kingthreat(m): 4:38pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
I was exactly in this scenario months ago. When i tried to recover i was told someone on a cheap phone is the one using the account. The more i tried to reset code, the more whatsapp kept preventing me me from doing so untill I was told I could only reset the whatsapp code in the next one month. That is how i switched fully to another line. For the hacking to be possible, it is obvious the sim was cloned and it got the code to log me out of my device and into his device. The guy used the opportunity to try and scam alot of my contacts but glad no one fell. E no go better for 9mobile and for the hacker, your fall is coming soon. |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by Strive2better: 4:39pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
Sunisonflex39:Explain please |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by fistonati(m): 4:42pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
Dey play, just don't loose guard Bill Gates sef dem fit hack am BrutusOj: |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by Cmanforall: 4:43pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
BrutusOj:They are just criminals |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by MT: 4:43pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
Ojukwubucket:Did you tell the whole story? What about the part you revealed your verification code? It is impossible for a whatssap to be hacked if you had not given your verification code in error. If you feel otherwise, educate me please. |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by Imperare: 4:44pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
Yea |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by Treasure17(m): 4:44pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
kingthreat:Can a locked sim be clone as well? |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by NaijaCopy(m): 4:48pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
My brother, the first thing to do (including when people lose their phone) is to call telecom network and get your SIM blocked asap. Next switch to a new number and update all your contacts about the ongoing scam. Then contact Google to recover your email. They'll block him from everywhere. Gmail will ask you certain security questions if you got like 70%, they'll be convinced. But always, always block your Sim card first. Some people lose their phones and they start rushing to the bank. No, block your Sim card asap. It becomes easier if you activated a recovery email id for your primary email and if you use authenticator (rather than phone number) for your 2-way authentication process Also going forward l, beyond passwording your phone, also password your Sim, WhatsApp, contacts, bank apps etc. Mounting several gates makes it difficult for scammers. Additionally always use long passwords (shorter ones are easier to hack) and use lots of special characters. Of course, make it unpredictable. |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by trevorlinda: 4:48pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
Since u are on 2 step... it shouldnt be easy to hack |
| Re: My Whatsapp Account Just Got Hacked! by ijemz(f): 4:49pm On Oct 29, 2024 |
Help!!! Please I'm getting messages from a loan app letshego for a loan repayment notification with an account number, i didn't take any loan,I live alone and I'm the only that have access to my phone,I don't even recognize the account number, never heard of the loan company till now. I just saw their reminder that the loan is overdue,I don't have the app on my phone,please how do I resolve this? All suggestions are appreciated. Thanks |
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