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i have been hacked and so has my friend we think it is somebody who knows us due to the fact of my mobile number has been put onto my facebook account which i cannot get access to they have also hacked into my email accounct and changed all security settings so i cannot access that either is there anything the police can do?? oh and i live in the uk so any contact numbers would be helpful thanks

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I am not familiar with the laws of the UK regarding unauthorized computer access, so I cannot comment on what legal remedies you have available to you.

However, if you haven't already, I would recommend contacting Facebook's customer service and explain your situation to them.  They should be able to reinstate your account under your authorized settings.

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I can answer questions regarding all forms of Internet, technology, and multimedia law. Specific areas may include: website terms and conditions, privacy policies, copyright, trademark, domain name disputes, software and technology licensing, and website and software development agreements. More information can be found at informationlaw.com.

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I've practiced law since 1994, representing dozens of ecommerce, Internet, and software companies.

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NJ State Bar Association PA State Bar Association American Bar Association American Corporate Counsel Association Internet & Computer Law Committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association Somerset County Business Partnership Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Licensing Executives Society Free Speech Coalition Board of Advisors, Stevens Institute of Technology Communications

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BA, Political Science; JD.

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