Follow these steps to view unauthorized activities in your Facebook account, by checking in your Facebook security settings section.
In your favorite browser, login and go to Facebook > Settings > Security and Login > Where You’re Logged In and click edit. The information contained in the section will show where you’ve logged in and with what devices you signed in with. For example, if your last log in was in Concord, CA on your iPhone, that session would appear as seen below.
The Fix: If you do find a discrepancy with where you’ve logged in, choose one or more of:
- Drop down > Log Out to end that session.
- Drop down > Not You? for further guidance to secure your Facebook account.
- Log Out Of All Sessions if you’re not sure.
Check Your Purchase History
There’s another way to check whether or not you’ve been hacked, and that’s by checking your purchase history. If you have a credit card stored on your account, it’s possible that hackers could make fraudulent app or ad purchases and drive up your credit bill. Obviously, this is another bad scenario that we’d all like to avoid.
To ensure your protection, go to Settings > Payments and check under your payment activity, which should be readily displayed. You can even check your Ads Manager payment history in the same section.
The Fix: If you notice any fraudulent charges, you can inform Facebook with this link. They’re pretty good with replying to concerns, whether that’s through their account or through their official Twitter account.
Inform Facebook of Any Hack Attempts
In fact, if you have any problems whatsoever, you should inform Facebook. Facebook is devoted to blocking hack attempts and wants to do its part to keep the site as safe and secure as possible. Follow Facebook’s Guided Help With a Hacked Account to receive the right solution directly from Facebook.
The Fix: You can contact Facebook using your Support Inbox. You can find yours under the Facebook Help Center page, and then by clicking Support Inbox. You can also check out the Bullying Center, Safety Check, and Safety Center pages with additional inquiries.
Safeguard Your Privacy
While nothing is 100 percent protected, there are ways to safeguard your account so that would-be hackers are hard pressed to obtain your data or personal information. By taking these steps and others like it, you’re ensuring that you’re as protected as possible. Even if you’re not overly concerned about your privacy or data, it’s a good idea to get serious about protection and do something about it.