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What should I do if my WhatsApp account is hacked?

What should I do if my WhatsApp account is hacked?

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SAM FX✓ Verified Lawyer
October 8, 2026

Warn contacts through another channel and secure the associated email and phone accounts.

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Community Member
October 8, 2026

Preserve evidence of the compromise and consider reporting the incident to the relevant service provider and law-enforcement channels where appropriate.

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Community Member
October 8, 2026

Do not delete messages or screenshots that may later help establish what happened.

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