How to retrieve a hacked Instagram account?

Online Vulture said:

I have a friend who's instagram account (personal) was hacked. The hacked managed to change the email and mobile number associated with it. Pretty crazy.

The hacker has sent DM's to all followers with a clear scam - offering $500 via cash app, apple pay etc. for the first 10 people to respond with any word beginning with Z and ending with P.

My question to any experts or anyone experienced in this problem - is there a way to retrieve the account or at least get it removed? We have tried to report the account with multiple friends , but Instagram are pretty useless.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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Jawnwalrus said:

Login to the original email the account was made with and find any email from Instagram with forgot password link. Click the link and you should be able to get back in. That’s how scammers used to sell accounts and then steal them back

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Razentyler said:

Have you tried to contact facebook regarding this?

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Nancy224 said:

Change your password

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Online Vulture said:

I have a friend who's instagram account (personal) was hacked. The hacked managed to change the email and mobile number associated with it. Pretty crazy.

The hacker has sent DM's to all followers with a clear scam - offering $500 via cash app, apple pay etc. for the first 10 people to respond with any word beginning with Z and ending with P.

My question to any experts or anyone experienced in this problem - is there a way to retrieve the account or at least get it removed? We have tried to report the account with multiple friends , but Instagram are pretty useless.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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