# Instagram or Facebook Hacked in the UK: Should I Report It to Report Fraud? > Instagram or Facebook hacked in the UK? When to report to Report Fraud, which replaced Action Fraud, what they need, and how it fits with account recovery. - URL: https://www.awarexone.com/research/uk-instagram-facebook-hacked-report-fraud - Author: Md Shariar Shanaz Shuvon, Founder & CEO, AwareXone - Published: 2026-10-29 - Topics: Instagram, Facebook, UK, Hacked accounts - Related service: Account security: https://www.awarexone.com/services/account-security ## Short answer In the UK, report a hacked Instagram or Facebook account to Report Fraud (reportfraud.police.uk or 0300 123 2040), the reporting service for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, especially if money was lost or scams were sent. In Scotland, call Police Scotland on 101. Recover the account separately through Meta. ## Summary - Report Fraud is the reporting service for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. - Scotland reports to Police Scotland on 101. - Reporting doesn't recover the account. - Recover through Meta's hacked flows. - Report especially if money was lost. Here's how reporting fits with recovery in the UK. Last checked: 29 October 2026 against the sources listed at the end of this guide. ## Where do I report? | Situation | Report to | | --- | --- | | Hacked, money lost | Report Fraud and your bank | | Hacked, friends scammed | Report Fraud | | Scotland | Police Scotland, 101 | | Recovery | instagram.com/hacked, facebook.com/hacked | > Warning: **One wrong step can cost you the account.** One wrong step can cost you the account, so know what you are doing before you start. If you are not sure, do not submit an appeal yet. Ask AwareXone for a free expert review first, then act. ## What should I do first? 1. Recover the account through Meta. 2. Call your bank if money was taken. 3. Report to Report Fraud with screenshots. 4. Keep your crime reference number. Related guides: [Hacked After Using an Instagram "Who Unfollowed Me" App: What Should I Do?](https://www.awarexone.com/research/instagram-unfollower-app-hacked), [Kena Tipu Beli Barang di Facebook atau Instagram: Nak Lapor ke Mana di Malaysia?](https://www.awarexone.com/research/kena-tipu-beli-barang-facebook-instagram), [Social Media Account Hacked in the UAE: Where Do I Report It to the Police?](https://www.awarexone.com/research/uae-social-media-hacked-report-ecrime-aman). ## What common mistakes should I avoid? - Reporting to Action Fraud links that may be old. - Expecting police to recover the account. - Not calling your bank. - Missing Meta's recovery flow. ## How do I keep the account safe while I sort this out? - Never share a login code, password or backup code with anyone, including people who say they work for Meta, the police or a recovery service. - Make sure the email address and phone number on the account are ones you still control, and remove any you do not recognise. - Turn on two-factor authentication where the platform offers it, ideally with an authenticator app, and keep your backup codes somewhere offline. - Log in only from the official app or by typing the address yourself, not from links in messages, comments or ads. - Keep screenshots of every notice, email and step you take, with dates, in case you need them for a review or a report. - Make one careful attempt at each official step rather than many rushed ones, because repeated failed attempts can trigger extra checks. ## When It Is Safer to Get Expert Help Ask for help before you appeal if the account matters to your income, your business or your memories, if you have already had one appeal rejected, or if you cannot tell whether the problem is a bug, a restriction or a hack. That is where most avoidable losses happen. AwareXone has solved 1,300+ cases and works only through official platform processes. Support is available 24 hours, every day. We never ask for your password, login codes or backup codes, and we never name our clients. [Request a free case review](https://www.awarexone.com/contact?interest=account-recovery-case) or [message us on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/601137634679). Malaysian cases are priced in MYR; other markets are quoted in USD after review. AwareXone is independent and not affiliated with Meta, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp or Threads. Recovery work is best-effort and the platform makes the final decision. ### Where do I report fraud in England, Wales or Northern Ireland? Report fraud to Report Fraud at reportfraud.police.uk or 0300 123 2040. ### Will the police recover my account? No, Meta controls accounts. ### Do I need a crime number? Useful for banks and insurers. ### Can you help? Yes, a free review. ### Can AwareXone check my case before I appeal? Yes. AwareXone offers a free case review. Send us what you see on screen and what you have already tried, and an expert will tell you whether to appeal, wait or take another route. We never ask for your password or codes. ## Official sources - [Report Fraud, Report Fraud service goes live](https://www.reportfraud.police.uk/news/report-fraud-service-goes-live/) - [Official: If you think your Instagram profile has been hacked (read 29 October 2026)](https://help.instagram.com/149494825257596) - [Official: Recover a hacked account (read 29 October 2026)](https://www.facebook.com/help/1216349518398524) --- AwareXone is an independent Malaysia-based provider, not affiliated with any platform. The platform makes the final decision on every account. AwareXone never asks for passwords, OTP codes, backup codes or session cookies.