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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.
Logged In on a Fake TikTok Shop Site? Do This Now
Entered your TikTok login or card on a fake TikTok Shop site? Learn how to spot lookalike links and lock down your account with TikTok's own steps.
Instagram Disabled for Fraud and Deception? Linked Accounts
Instagram disabled your account for fraud and deception, and your other accounts went too? See what the rules say about linked accounts and how to ask.Instagram Restricted for Legal Requirements: What It Means
Instagram says your reel or account is restricted due to legal requirements? Learn how a local law restriction differs from a strike and what to check.LinkedIn Sending Fake Recruiter Messages You Did Not Write?
Your LinkedIn sent recruiter messages you did not write, but you can still log in? End every session, check connected apps and warn contacts, in order.Removed as Admin, Then Suspended: Meta Appeal Rejected Fast
A hacker removed you as admin, Meta suspended the business portfolio, and the appeal was rejected in minutes. Here is the timeline and what to do next.Pinterest Appeal Link Wants an App Download? Read This
A Pinterest appeal link asks you to download an app to submit it? See what Pinterest says about installs, and how to reach the real appeal safely.Pinterest Adult Content Suspension? Check Before You Appeal
Pinterest suspended you for adult sexual content and your boards look innocent? See what the policy covers, what to check, and how to write the appeal.TikTok Says Your Account Will Be Deleted? Real or Fake
Got a message saying your TikTok account will be deleted? See where real TikTok notices appear, what scam warnings look like, and how to check safely.Tumblr Staff Message About Your Account? Check It First
Got a DM or reply from Tumblr Staff about your account? Learn the Staff badge check, the only channels Tumblr uses, and what to do if you clicked.YouTube Channel Terminated for External Links?
Terminated or struck under YouTube's external links policy? See which links count, a link audit for descriptions and comments, and how to appeal.YouTube Demonetised for Misleading Family Content?
Demonetised under YouTube's misleading family content rules? See what the policy covers, how to audit thumbnails and titles, and when to appeal.Bluesky Moderation Inbox: Strikes, Labels and Appeals
Got a strike or label in the new Bluesky moderation inbox? Learn what each notice means, where to appeal and when a suspension needs the login screen.Discord I Accidentally Reported You Scam: Fake Support
Someone on Discord says they reported you by mistake and you must contact a staff member to fix it? It is a scam. See how real Discord violations show up.Facebook Marketplace Text With Your Name? It Is a Lure
Got a text asking if your Facebook Marketplace item is still available, with your own name on the listing? Do not reply. Check Facebook directly instead.Instagram Campaign Page Suspended for Account Integrity
Campaign or advocacy page on Instagram suspended for account integrity during a busy push? See what it means, how to request review and what to avoid.Reddit Says Posted Similar Content? Try Again in 12 Hours
Reddit says you posted similar content multiple times, try again in 12 hours? Learn what Reddit's October 2026 test does and how to post safely.Snapchat Device Banned After Buying a Used Phone
Bought a second hand phone and Snapchat says the device is banned? Learn what the SS error codes mean, what Snapchat Support says and your real options.Snapchat Friend Asking for Money? Check Before You Pay
A friend on Snapchat suddenly asks you to send money? Learn how to check it is really them, why recycled numbers confuse friend lists and how to report it.Snapchat Hacked and Private Photos Leaked: First Steps
Someone got into your Snapchat and leaked private photos? Secure the account, report the images through Snap's own form and use StopNCII to limit spread.Threads Profile Posting Things You Did Not Post?
Threads profile posting or commenting things you did not write? Follow Meta's own steps to lock it down, remove app access and avoid a disabled profile.Twitch Extension Leaked Your Token? Disconnect Sessions
Used a Twitch browser extension that sent login tokens to an outside server? Learn how Twitch tokens stop working and the steps to cut off access safely.X Account Labelled Sensitive? What the Published Code Says
Reach dropped after X marked your account sensitive? Read the default label rule in X's published code, what may lift it and a calm seven day plan.X Visibility Filtering: How to Check for a Search Ban
Posts on X stopped showing up? Learn what X's published code says about visibility filtering, how to run a fair check and what X's Terms allow it to limit.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.