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What to Do If Your Gaming Account Gets Hacked

Discovered suspicious activity on your gaming account? Here's your step-by-step recovery plan.

If you suspect your account has been compromised, act fast. Here's what to do. ## Immediate Steps (First 15 Minutes) 1. **Try to log in** - If you still have access, change your password immediately 2. **Check your email** - Look for password reset emails you didn't request 3. **Enable 2FA** - If you can still access your account, add 2FA right now 4. **Review recent activity** - Check for purchases, trades, or changes you didn't make ## If You're Locked Out ### Steam 1. Go to help.steampowered.com 2. Select "My Account" > "Stolen Account" 3. Provide proof of ownership (game keys, payment info) ### Discord 1. Email support@discord.com 2. Include your user ID and proof of ownership 3. Explain the situation clearly ### Epic Games 1. Visit epicgames.com/help 2. Select "Account" > "Compromised Account" 3. Fill out the recovery form ### Riot Games 1. Submit a ticket at support-leagueoflegends.riotgames.com 2. Provide your summoner name and account email 3. Include any proof of ownership ## After Recovery 1. Change passwords on ALL sites where you used similar credentials 2. Enable 2FA everywhere 3. Review connected accounts and apps 4. Check for unauthorized purchases and request refunds 5. Use GalaxyWarden to monitor for future breaches

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