FACEBOOK Messenger has more than a billion users across the world which makes it a juicy target for hackers.
Fraudsters are constantly looking for new ways to trick you into giving them access to your account, which is why it’s so important to stay on top of the latest warnings from experts.
Look for these signs to work out if someone is snooping on your account[/caption]
It’s also important to have a solid password as well.
That’s because falling for a hacker could be a serious double whammy, as they’ll not only get into your Messenger, but your main Facebook account too.
But how can you tell if you’ve been hit when cyberattackers are so stealthy?
Here are some of the signs to look out for.
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Archived chats
Once a hacker has access to your account, they’re more likely to go for friends and family to get money out of them than you, because they’re now able to pretend they’re you.
One way they can keep their tracks covered is by messaging someone and archiving the chat so you can’t see it on the main page.
To check your Messenger archive, tap your profile photo in the top left corner.
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Then select Archived chats from the list, where you’ll see old messages tucked away.
Check for new contacts you don’t know
Spam accounts will try to add you all the time.
As long as you don’t accept them, they shouldn’t appear on your main Messenger page.
If you see someone you don’t recognise from the list, this could also point towards a hacker using your account.
A mobile number that isn’t yours
You can add your mobile number onto Facebook Messenger so you can send texts through the app.
But it also allows you to login and reset your password, which is a great way for hackers to keep themselves in your account.
You can check which phone numbers are added in the Messenger app on a mobile, by tapping your profile photo, then going to Mobile number.
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Select Manage mobile numbers and look for any you don’t recognise.
If there are any, you can remove them.
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