Hacked social media, cloned profiles, email compromise, Aadhaar misuse
Follow these in order
Most platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Google) have a "My account was hacked" flow. Use this before anything else.
It is often the fastest way to regain access.
Change passwords on all linked accounts, especially EMAIL. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) immediately.
Email is usually the recovery point for everything else. Secure it first.
Post a warning on other social media or WhatsApp status that your account was compromised.
Prevent friends/family from falling for scam messages sent "from you".
If a fake profile is using your photos, use the platform's dedicated "Report Impersonation" form.
This is different from a regular content report. It usually requires ID verification.
File on cybercrime.gov.in under "Report Other Cyber Crime" → Hacking/Impersonation.
Escalation paths when initial steps don't work
Request platform's law-enforcement escalation portal (Meta/Google have these) by attaching your police complaint.
Lock Aadhaar biometric via UIDAI app immediately. Check CIBIL score for unauthorized loans.
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