Instagram account hacked and linked to your ads

If your Instagram account was hacked, recover it with the official flow, then check the Page and ad account for added people and changed payment details. Review ads the hacker created and report the compromise.

By the Restore Ad Account team · Published 29 October 2026 · Last updated 29 October 2026

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Do in order

Use Instagram’s hacked account recovery.
Secure your email and add two-factor.
Check linked Page and ad account.
Remove unknown admins.
Review recent ads and charges.

Report

Report unknown charges in billing support.

Prevent

Use an authenticator app.

Official sources

Meta changes its help pages, menus and forms often. Follow the wording on your own screen and the current Help Center. Restore Ad Account is an independent service and is not affiliated with Meta.

YOUR QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Can the hacker keep my ads?

Remove their access and pause ads.

Do I need a new account?

Try recovery first.

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Send the notice you see and the ad account ID on WhatsApp or email. You hear whether we can help. Never send a password or a login code.

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