Unbelievable. Gmail/Facebook: HACKED!

[CountryWolf07]

There is a hack out there that send out emails begging for money, etc. I got from "Rachel" today claiming she was in London and had been robbed, needed me to wire her money, etc.

Rachel, this happened to my sister-in-law earlier this summer, she was able to get back her account, but it took some doing.

Yup, that is "me".. that is unfortunate. I just hope I am able to get mine back soon! How long did it take her to get her account back? Would it be better to have Facebook deactivate and I can just come up with a new one?

[Karen]

In her case, I don't think her Facebook was hacked, just her email. It took her a few days to get it back. But if you know all your "friends" and can easily recreate your friends list, I'd delete that Facebook account, and start a new one.

[CountryWolf07]

In her case, I don't think her Facebook was hacked, just her email. It took her a few days to get it back. But if you know all your "friends" and can easily recreate your friends list, I'd delete that Facebook account, and start a new one.

Yeah it is JUST my e-mail address that has been hacked (which is gmail), so because of that, I can't access it, along with my Facebook since that is the e-mail I use to login. *sigh* Hopefully I'll get it back within a couple days. I was not able to 'delete' because it isn't under my control, but the hacker's.

[pomtzu]

So how do these hackers select an email name?? Is it random?? Where do they get it?

[CountryWolf07]

So how do these hackers select an email name?? Is it random?? Where do they get it?

I have NO idea! I'm confused on how it could happen. I had a very strong password, no one would know what it was. Guess it wasn't 'enough' to keep my profile & e-mail acct. safe.

[pomtzu]

I have gmail. I've always had the same password - maybe I should change it?? I've never had a problem so far tho, so do I leave well enough alone??
Anyone out there have any suggestions??

[Karen]

I have gmail. I've always had the same password - maybe I should change it?? I've never had a problem so far tho, so do I leave well enough alone??
Anyone out there have any suggestions??

It is best to change your password every once in a while, but more important to never ever click on any spam, or give your email address to a website you do not know ...