Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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⚠️ Don't let your panic open the door to scammers.

⚠️ Account recovery scams
Failed account recovery is one of the most frequent issues posted to Ask Leo!. Google, Outlook.com, and Facebook are common services involved. When recovery fails, it’s easy to become more vulnerable to scams. To avoid getting scammed, follow recovery steps carefully, keep your recovery info updated, use two-factor authentication, and always be on the lookout for scammers.

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Chapters
0:00 Account Recovery Scams
0:35 Why recovery fails
1:25 Search for help
1:50 There are scammers
2:50 Scammers post in comments
4:05 What to do

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