How I was tricked and locked out of Facebook after being hacked – AOL.com

Ever had that sinking feeling when you realize something’s gone wrong with your social media account? You’re definitely not alone. With cybercrime and identity theft on the rise, more and more people are finding themselves locked out of their online accounts, often through no fault of their own. Let’s take a look at a real-life example that shows just how sophisticated these scams can be. Below is an email we received from Marilyn of Hampton, Virginia, who wanted to share her story as a warning to others: “Someone impersonated a Facebook friend of mine and sent a message via FB Messenger asking for a favor. They wanted to use the FB feature to ask a friend to help recover their account. I went to their FB page, and it was a clone (can’t see it now). The page had their real-looking profile pic and showed a picture of them out of town helping a family member move. A Close Call With A Facebook Scam That Tried To Steal Credit Card Info “I asked them to call me so I could know it was them. They video-called me on FB Messenger, and it showed a moving picture of them smiling, but
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