Amy Roloff From ‘LPWB’ Reveals Facebook Hacked
The TLC star lost control of her verified Facebook page. Here's her warning and what you can do if it happens to you.
Little People, Big World (LPBW) alum, Amy Roloff is not at all happy on social media. See inside to find out what made the former TLC star unhappy and what didn’t happen that made her very despondent.
Amy’s Facebook Hacked
On Wednesday, Matt Roloff’s ex took to her Instagram, that seemingly remains intact. There, she shared a photo and text meme and complained about Facebook.
In her text overlay, she wrote:
JUST AN FYI FRIEND. MY VERIFIED FB PAGE AMY ROLOFF (NOT AMY J ROLOFF) HAS BEEN HACKED AND MY IDENTITY FOR THIS PAGE STOLEN. I NO LONGER HAVE ACCESS TO IT IN NO WAY, SHAPE OR FORM. META IS NOT HELPFUL. PLEASE DO NOT BELIEVE ANYTHING IT SAYS, POSTS OR ANYTHING (CLAIMING TO BE ME).
Then, she reiterated, “IT IS NOT ME. PLEASE REPORT IT IF YOU CAN. THANKS SO MUCH…”
TLC Fans Empathize
Well, it seems that loads of LPBW fans can relate to her irritation with the platform.
One follower wrote, “Yes, saw it and reported it last night. FB really isn’t helpful and doesn’t care, sadly.”
Here are a few more responses from the discussion that followed:
- I saw it and reported it! Sorry that happened. It was disturbing.
- I definitely noticed it and it didn’t look like anything you would post lol I will report it if I see it again.
- I did notice and thought, this doesn’t sound like Amy.
- I sent Jeramy (sic) a message hoping he’d see it and reported it to FB yesterday telling them this because I just knew! That was not your content and it was not you posting it.
- Click on help amy instead. Underneath self harm, you can click on HACKED. I did this several times, hopefully it works.
What Can You Do If It Happens To You?
Several Little People, Big World fans seemed grateful about the advice given to Amy Roloff. Meanwhile, there are other things you can try if it happens to you.
Step 1
- Secure the gateway: Most social media hacks start with a compromised email. Change your email password immediately and check your “Sent” folder for any suspicious activity you didn’t initiate.
- Force a global logout: If you still have access to any linked devices, go to your security settings and select “Log out of all sessions.” This kicks the hacker off, at least temporarily.
- Alert your financial institutions: If your Facebook page is linked to a business manager or has a credit card on file for ads, call your bank. Hackers often use “stolen” accounts to run fraudulent ad campaigns on your tab.
Step 2
- Identity verification: If the page is “verified,” the process might need formal identity proof. So, you could try and visit facebook.com/hacked and select the option that says, “Someone else gained access to my account.”
- Get an outsider to help: If you know anyone with a “meta verified” subscription on another account, they can open a support ticket on your behalf.
Step 3
- Clear reporting: Don’t ask friends to report the page for something like “spam.” Ask for reports about “Impersonation” or “Pretending to be someone else.” Actually, that makes the system look at the name on the account vs. the person currently controlling it.
- Platform warnings: Like Amy Roloff did, posting a clear “DO NOT ENGAGE” message on Instagram or X seems important. After all, it could stop your followers from being victims of phishing links or “investment opportunities.”
Did you ever get hacked on Facebook? What worked for you? Let us know in the comments below, and come back here often for all your Little People, Big World cast news and updates.
