Check your Facebook NOW – someone might be secretly watching everything you do
IF you've noticed some strange activity on your Facebook recently someone may have gained access to your account.
Whether it's because of a data breach or your password is too easy, no one wants to be followed about, it's just creepy.
Signs you've been compromised include weird posts you did not put up or 'friends' you don't recall accepting.
But thankfully there is a way to work out if your suspicions are true.
You may not be able to identify who the culprit is, but at least you'll know - and you can take action to put a stop to it.
Facebook has a useful login location feature, showing you everywhere your account is accessed.
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So if you spot one that doesn't look like home, work or somewhere you go regularly - and crucially, a device you own or use - there might be reason to be concerned.
How to see login locations on Facebook
From your smartphone, open the Facebook app and go to the settings menu.
You'll see Settings & Privacy at the bottom - tap it, then open Settings.
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Next, go to Password and security.
Under 'where you're logged in', select See all.
Now you'll see all the devices that are logged into your account, as well as a rough location.
If you see one that doesn't look like you, someone may well be snooping.
What to do if someone is using my Facebook account
Tap Log out of all sessions at the bottom - you may be logged out too as a result.
You should immediately change your password.
There is also a way to receive login alerts from unrecognised devices, which may also be worth considering.
You'll find this back on the password and security page.
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Facebook encourages you to make them aware of the situation as well.
There's a button for that at the very bottom, titled If you think your account has been hacked.
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