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Plain-English guides for hacked, locked, banned and disabled social media accounts, from the team that has solved 1,300+ cases.
Discord Server Spammed by a Hacked Bot: What to Do
A trusted bot started spamming your Discord server? Use this incident checklist to contain the bot, audit roles, warn members and report it to Discord.
Instagram Disabled for Human Exploitation by Mistake
Instagram disabled your account for human exploitation and you did nothing wrong? See what the policy covers, how to appeal and which posts can be misread.Instagram Suspended After Using an AI Agent
Instagram suspended your account after an AI agent or browser assistant posted or replied for you? See which tools the rules allow and how to appeal.Meta Account Replacing Accounts Centre: Login Problems
Got a new Meta Account email and now cannot log in to Facebook or Instagram? See what Meta says changed, how to check the email is real and what to try.Pinterest Blocked My Website as Spam: Merchant Steps
Pinterest blocked your website as spam and traffic stopped? Tell a domain block from an account or merchant problem, and see what Pinterest's rules ask.TikTok Ban for Off-Platform Behaviour: Can You Appeal?
TikTok banned you over something you did off TikTok? See what the Community Guidelines say, the factors TikTok weighs and how to build an appeal.Is TikTok Down or Is My Account Restricted?
TikTok will not load, post or go LIVE and you fear a ban? Use TikTok's Account check to tell an outage from a restriction, then take the right next step.TikTok Shop US Violation Points: Content Policy and Appeals
Got violation points after the October 2026 US TikTok Shop Content Policy update? See what changed for AI, repeated and LIVE content, and how appeals work.Hacker Changed My X Username: Getting the Handle Back
A hacker renamed your X account and your old handle is free? See what X's terms say about usernames, the order to act in and the handle risks to watch.X Password Reset Emails You Did Not Request
Getting X password reset emails you never asked for? See why they arrive, how to check one is real without clicking, and the settings that protect you.YouTube Shorts Bonus Program: Invites and Eligibility
Heard about the YouTube Shorts bonus program and want an invite? See how YouTube says invites work, what keeps you eligible and how to spot fake offers.Hacked Instagram or Facebook in Australia: ReportCyber or IDCARE?
Instagram or Facebook hacked in Australia? Whether to report to ReportCyber or IDCARE first, what each does, and how to recover your account.Bluesky Harassment: Block, Mute, Report or Moderation Lists
Harassed on Bluesky? What block, mute, moderation lists, hidden replies and quote post detach each do, what the harasser still sees, and how to report.How Do I Download My Instagram Data Before It Gets Disabled?
Worried your Instagram may be disabled or removed? How to download your photos, videos and messages through Accounts Center, and how long it takes.Facebook Ad Rejected for "Personal Attributes": How Do I Fix It?
Meta rejected your ad for personal attributes or health claims? What the rule means, how to rewrite the copy and when to request a review.Facebook Advanced Protection Required: Turn It On in Time
Facebook says you must turn on Advanced Protection, formerly Facebook Protect? See who must, the two-week rule, setup path and what to do if locked out.Can't Add an Admin to My Facebook Page? Access or Restriction
Can't add an admin to your Facebook Page? How Page access works now, common blockers like restrictions and pending invites, and how to fix them.Facebook Date of Birth Locked or "You Must Be 18": How to Fix It
Facebook won't let you change your date of birth, or says you must be 18? How age verification works and how to fix it safely.Facebook Disabled and I Can't Log Into Instagram: How to Get Back
Facebook disabled and you used it to log into Instagram? How to get into your Instagram another way and keep it safe from the Facebook decision.Facebook Disabled for Spam or Fake Engagement: Can I Recover It?
Facebook disabled your account for spam or fake engagement? Common triggers, how to tell if you were hacked, and how to request a review.Facebook "Kata Laluan Salah" Padahal Betul: Kena Hack Ke?
Facebook kata kata laluan salah padahal betul? Cara semak sama ada akaun anda telah digodam dan langkah untuk dapatkan semula akses.Facebook Marketplace Listing Rejected by Mistake: How to Appeal
Facebook Marketplace rejected your listing by mistake? How to request a review, why repeated rejections can lead to a ban, and how to protect your access.Marketplace "Not Available to You": Am I Banned or Ineligible?
Facebook Marketplace says it isn't available to you? How to tell eligibility limits (age, location, new account) from a ban, and what to do next.Scammed on Facebook Marketplace: What to Do in the First Hour
Paid a scammer on Facebook Marketplace? What to do in the first hour: contact your bank, report the seller, save evidence and report to police.