If your Facebook account was hacked, your first instinct is probably to call Facebook. The problem is that Facebook does not offer a public phone line for account problems, and scammers fill that gap with fake Facebook support numbers and accounts. This guide lists the real, official ways to reach Meta about a hacked or locked account in 2026, which one fits your situation, and how to write a request that actually gets reviewed.
First, a Warning About Fake Facebook Support
Search results, comments and direct messages are full of people claiming to be Facebook support or Meta recovery agents. Real Meta staff will never:
- Call or text you first to offer help with your account.
- Ask for your password, login codes or two-factor backup codes.
- Ask you to pay with gift cards, crypto or wire transfers.
- Contact you from a personal Gmail, WhatsApp or Telegram account.
If someone does any of these, stop and report them. Our guide on spotting fake account recovery services covers the most common tricks.
Option 1: facebook.com/hacked (Start Here)
This is Meta’s official self-service tool for compromised accounts. From any browser, go to facebook.com/hacked, choose the reason you think the account was compromised, and follow the prompts. Depending on what Meta detects, you may be asked to log in with an old password, confirm a code sent to a recovery email or phone, upload a photo of your ID, or record a short video selfie. Use the device and network you normally use with Facebook; recognized devices improve your chances.
Option 2: The Security Email Link
When an email address or password on your account is changed, Facebook sends a notice to the previous address, usually from security@facebookmail.com. That message typically includes a way to reverse the change and secure the account. Look for it in your inbox, spam and archive folders. Before clicking, confirm the sender address and make sure the link leads to facebook.com.
Option 3: Identity Confirmation and ID Review
If you cannot log in at all, the Find your account flow at facebook.com/login/identify and the hacked-account tool can lead to an identity check. Meta may ask for a government ID or a video selfie and then review it. Reviews can take from a day to several weeks. Submit once, with a clear photo of a document that matches the name on the profile; repeated uploads can slow things down. Our guide on Facebook ID verification that is stuck or rejected explains what to do if you hear nothing back.
Option 4: Meta Verified Support
Meta Verified is a paid subscription for Facebook and Instagram profiles that includes access to direct account support through chat or email. If you subscribe on an account you can still access, you can contact a support agent about problems with that account. It is useful for creators and businesses that need a human contact, but it is not a guaranteed fix: agents work within the same verification rules, and they cannot hand control of an account to anyone who cannot prove ownership.
Option 5: Meta Business Support for Pages and Ad Accounts
If the problem involves a Facebook Page, a Business Portfolio or an ad account, use the Meta Business Help Center. Advertisers can often reach a support chat from the help center or from Meta Business Suite while logged in with a profile that still has business access. Have your Business Portfolio ID, ad account ID, Page link and recent invoices ready. For Pages specifically, see how to recover admin access to a hacked Facebook Page.
How to Write a Request That Gets Reviewed
- Be specific: the date you lost access, what changed (email, phone, name, password) and any alerts you received.
- Be consistent: use the same name, email and details in every form.
- Be brief: a few clear sentences beat a long emotional message.
- Attach proof when asked: screenshots of the security email, an ID that matches the profile name, and the original email address.
- Do not spam: one well-prepared submission per channel, then wait for a reply.
Which Channel Should You Use?
| Situation | Best channel |
|---|---|
| You got a notice that your email was changed | The reversal link in the security email |
| You cannot log in at all | facebook.com/hacked, then identity confirmation |
| You can log in but something is wrong | Help Center, or Meta Verified support if subscribed |
| Page, Business Portfolio or ad account | Meta Business Help Center and support chat |
When Official Channels Go Silent
Many owners follow every step and still get automated replies or no answer at all. That usually happens when the account has weak recovery signals: an email you no longer control, a name that does not match your ID, or a hacker who added two-factor authentication. Those cases need a stronger ownership file and the right sequence of submissions.
How AccRevert Helps
AccRevert prepares that file and guides each submission through Meta’s official channels. We never ask for your password, codes or ID documents; you upload documents only to Meta through its own flow. You start with a flat $299 case-preparation fee. The success fee is $599 for personal accounts, $999 for business accounts and $1,199 for Business Manager and ad accounts, and it is due only if access is restored. See our Facebook recovery service.
Related guide: Can Meta Verified Help Recover a Hacked Account?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Facebook support phone number?
Not a general one. Meta says it doesn’t have a general public phone number for customer service, and that numbers claiming to be Meta support are potentially scams. The exception it documents is Meta Verified: on the Premium and Max plans, subscribers can request a call from an agent inside the Facebook or Instagram app. Never dial a “Facebook support” number from search results or messages.
Can I talk to a real person at Facebook?
Meta Verified subscribers and many advertisers can reach support agents by chat or email. Everyone else uses the self-service tools and review forms.
How long does Facebook take to respond to a hacked account report?
Automated steps can resolve in minutes. ID and manual reviews typically take from a few days to several weeks, and there is no guaranteed response time.
Can Meta Verified recover an account I cannot log into?
Support is tied to the subscribed account, so it helps most when you still have some access. It does not bypass Meta’s ownership checks.
Final Checklist
- Ignore anyone offering Facebook support by phone or direct message.
- Start with the security email link or facebook.com/hacked.
- Complete identity confirmation once, with matching details.
- Use Meta Business support for Pages and ad accounts.
- Keep every submission specific, consistent and brief.
No answer from Meta? Open your recovery case with AccRevert: a flat $299 fee starts the work, and the success fee applies only if access is restored.
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