How do I stop someone else from using my email address?

Password security Once you are sure your mailbox is not being hacked, change your password to keep other people out. In Gmail, go back to Accounts and Import and click “Change password”. Choose a strong password or passphrase that includes numbers and upper-case characters.

Is it illegal for someone to use my email address?

Generally, accessing any account that is password protected is illegal. Just being in a relationship with someone does not make it legal to access their accounts, nor does sharing a computer with them.

How do I report someone using my email address on Facebook?

If someone created an account pretending to be you:

1. Go to the profile (timeline)
2. Click the and then select Report/Block.
3. Check the box next to Report this profile (timeline)
4. Click This person is pretending to be someone.
5. Select Me from the drop-down menu.
6. Click Continue.

What does it mean if your email is on the dark web?

If your personal information such as your email address is spotted on the dark web, it likely means that you have been affected by a data breach. Your personal data can be sold and used in a variety of ways: we’ve all heard the stories of identity thefts, online banking frauds, and much more.

How do I report an email address?

Report fake websites, emails, malware, and other internet scams to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). Some online scams start outside the United States. If you have been affected by an international scam, report it through econsumer.gov.

Why is someone else using my email address?

This means that e-mail sent to that address would go to someone else (the actual owners of that e-mail address). E-mail you receive that was intended for someone else does not mean there is a duplicate account, merely that it was sent to the wrong person.

How do I submit a report to Facebook?

In the top right of Facebook, tap .

1. Scroll to the bottom and select Report a Problem.
2. Select the Facebook product you’re having a problem with.
3. Describe your problem in the text box, including the steps you took to encounter the issue.
4. Attach a screenshot (optional).
5. Tap Submit.

How do I get in contact with Facebook?

If you want to contact Facebook, you’ll first need to log into your account. On the desktop site, look up at the top right corner of the screen. There, you’ll see a downward-facing arrow — click it and select “Help & support” from the dropdown menu.

How do you remove your information from the dark web?

Visit each website, find the account settings, and look for the option to deactivate or remove the account. Depending on how much information you want to keep private, you can also delete your online banking and credit card accounts, and even your email accounts.

How do I report harassing emails?

Call the police when you’re ready to provide the following:

1. Evidence on email harassment—email log or screenshots.
2. Details on your relationship with the abuser.
3. Any personal information you may have about the harasser (name, email address, social media account details, username, cell number, etc.)