How to retrieve a hacked WhatsApp account in four simple steps

If your WhatsApp account has been hacked, worry not! You can recover it within just 10 minutes with a stable internet connection. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Uninstall WhatsApp: Remove the WhatsApp application from your phone.
2. Download afresh: Visit the app store (Play Store for Android or App Store for iPhone) and download WhatsApp again.
3. Open with your number: Open the newly installed app and register with the same phone number that was hacked. Make sure you have the SIM card associated with that number.
4. Verification Code: WhatsApp will send a six-digit verification code to your phone via SMS. Enter this code in the app. Doing so will log you into your account instantly and automatically log out the hacker.

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However, if you were asked for a two-step verification code that you didn’t set up, it means the hacker activated this feature. Since you don’t have the code, you’ll need to wait for 7 days before signing in without it.

It’s important to note that once you log in with the six-digit SMS code, the hacker is immediately logged out. This means they cannot continue conversations with your contacts or access your WhatsApp account during this period.

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