security breach of facebook because fo hacked hotmail account

Jason Zurba 0 Reputation points
2026-09-10T15:02:33.58+00:00

Someone has hacked my old facebook account and has linked it to a hotmail account ******@hotmail.com This facebook account is being used to defraud my friends of money with fake ads. this all stems from a security breach of my hotmail account from 2 years ago. i have recovered my hotmail, but the old facebook account is locked down tight by hackers and being used for illegal purposes via YOUR email service. please suspend or at least investigate the account ******@hotmail.com as it is being used for illegal purposes

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    2026-09-10T15:02:45.49+00:00

    Use Microsoft’s fraud reporting channel to report the Hotmail/Outlook.com address being used for scam activity: Report Fraud - Microsoft.

    Since the Hotmail account was previously compromised, also review and secure the Microsoft account:

    1. Run a full antivirus scan on the PC before changing anything else. In Windows Security, open Virus and threat protection > Scan options > Full scan > Scan now.
    2. Change or reset the Microsoft account password.
    3. Check mailbox settings that attackers commonly change: connected accounts, forwarding, and automatic replies.
    4. Review the account’s Recent activity page to identify unauthorized sign-ins.
    5. If the account is blocked because of unusual activity, use the Sign-in Helper to unblock it.

    If account recovery or unblocking does not work, use Microsoft’s sign-in helper/recovery flow, which can provide self-help steps or the option to talk to an agent.

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