AwareXone Blog
Plain-English guides for hacked, locked, banned and disabled social media accounts, from the team that has solved 1,300+ cases.
AI Videos Made From My Photo Sold on Telegram: Removal
Someone made sexualised AI videos from your profile photo and sells them on Telegram? List each account, report on each platform and protect your photo.

Work Email or Number Posted on Bluesky After a Leak: Report
Your work email or mobile number was posted on Bluesky after a data leak? Report each post and account, avoid resharing the file and protect your inbox.
Hacker Posted Explicit Videos on My Instagram: Cleanup
Got your Instagram back after a hacker posted explicit videos? Secure it, remove the posts, check Account Status and tell followers what to ignore.
Instagram Disabled My Page Documenting Violence: Appeal
Instagram disabled your page documenting violence against women for Community Standards? Where the appeal starts, what Meta weighs and what to leave out.
LinkedIn Appeal Denied for Lack of Legitimate ID: Next
LinkedIn denied your appeal for lack of legitimate identification after you sent a passport? Check why IDs fail, what to resend and what never to send.
Students Made an AI Fake of Me as a Teacher: Get It Removed
Students posted an AI fake video or image of you on TikTok or Instagram? What to capture, which report fits, when the school reports and what never to do.
TikTok Video Named My Employer and Followers Pile On
A TikTok callout named you and your workplace, and followers are flooding it with calls and fake reviews. What to report, where, and what to log.
Tumblr Blog Impersonating Me: How to Report It
Someone made a Tumblr blog pretending to be you or your organisation? See the rule it breaks, the official report form and how this differs from an appeal.
YouTube Terminated My Review Channel for Regulated Goods
YouTube terminated your review channel under illegal or regulated goods rules? Check what counts as facilitation, audit your uploads, then appeal.
AI Copycat Filed a Counter Notification on YouTube: Next
You filed a YouTube takedown against an AI copy of your character and got a counter notification back. Here is the claimant timeline and what to keep.
BeReal Account Pretending to Be You or Using Your Photo
Someone made a BeReal account posing as you, or posted your photo without consent? See how to report the profile, the post and comments, and when to block.
Facebook Page or Instagram Down After False Copyright Claims
Your Facebook Page or Instagram account was taken down after copyright reports you say are false? See Meta's appeal, counter-notice and review steps.
Fake Accounts Flooding Your X or TikTok Replies: What to Do
Waves of new or fake accounts filling your X replies or TikTok comments? See how to spot coordination, report it properly and limit who can reply.
Harassed in Kick Chat or on a Livestream: Report and Block
Someone is harassing you in Kick chat or on a stream? See when to mute, block or report, which category to pick, and when to email Kick's security team.
Fake News Clip or AI Video Using Your Name: How to Report It
A fake news clip or AI video uses your name and photo in a sexual assault claim you say is false? See the report routes on X, Meta and TikTok.
Sexualised AI Account Using Your Jokes or Face: Report It
A sexualised AI persona on Instagram or TikTok is reusing your jokes or your likeness? See which report fits: copyright, impersonation or harassment.
TikTok Video Filmed Inside Your Home: How to Report It
Someone posted a TikTok filmed inside your home without your consent? See which TikTok report route fits, what to include and how to stay safe meanwhile.
Threads Removed Your Post: How to Ask for Another Look
Threads took down your photo, video, comment or post and you think it broke no rule? See where to request a review, how to track it and what comes next.
YouTube Channel Terminated Over False Copyright Claims
YouTube terminated your channel for repeated copyright claims you say are false, and someone wants money to withdraw them? Use the official routes instead.
YouTube Copyright Strike on a Reaction Video: Your Options
Got a copyright strike for a reaction or commentary video? Compare a counter notification, a retraction request and waiting it out before you act.
Facebook Hacked, Then Flagged Under 13: What Is Left
Hacked, then Facebook said you are under 13 and you cannot request another review? See what that notice means and which official routes may still apply.
Meta Accounts Disabled After a Hacker Posted Abuse Material
A hacker posted child abuse material from your Facebook and now Facebook, Instagram and Threads are disabled? See the official hacked and disabled routes.
Facebook Page in Review: Local or Domestic Voice Notice
Facebook says your Page may pretend to be a local or domestic voice and it is in review? See what Meta's policy covers and how to appeal from Page Status.
Instagram Put My Adult Account in Teen Account Protections
Instagram's AI age estimate put your adult account in Teen Account protections? See how to correct your birthday, confirm your age and what review exists.