How to Spot a Hijacked Shopping or Payment Account

    Confirm what was changed and what was bought before locking the account.

    What to do

      • Open Order history and list any orders you didn't place — note delivery addresses
      • Check saved payment methods and saved addresses for new entries
      • Check the linked email and phone for any change-confirmation messages
      • Look at Recent activity / Login history for unfamiliar devices and locations

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