Minutes count. Speed matters more than anything here.

Check the sent folder too

Whoever used the code may have messaged from the account already.

Call your provider's fraud line as well, the same day.

Shared a code

A login code sent by text or email

1Change the password now. Start with the account the code unlocked, then anywhere you reused it. Check what has already leaked.

2Turn on the extra login step. A code from an app is safer than a code by text, because texts can be stolen.

3Check recent activity. Logins, transfers, changed email addresses, new email forwarding.

Started by Lauren
Improved by 1 other
Jul 2026

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