@YTCreators @YouTube @YouTubeIndia Hi all, my channel has been hijacked using a phishing mail. Plz help. The new owner has been uploading videos from MSNBC News. Plz help me in bringing it back. I have reported it multiple times. but no response from yourtube.
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Replying to @rsssarma
Just to confirm, are you still able to sign into YouTube? If Yes, we suggest adding extra layers of security to your account w/ these tips: https://yt.be/help/XEbn . Otherwise, try recovering your account by going through these steps: https://yt.be/help/nr5L . Keep us posted!
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I am able to login. I got a phishing mail saying my channel has spam.. and to clear it, I had to press a button.. I did that.. and lo! behold! my ownership got changed to some one else.. Plz help
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Mind sharing a screenshot of the email you got? Moving on, when you get an email that looks suspicious, check these for security: https://yt.be/help/Zpez . Don't click any links in the email either & review more tips to stay safe online: https://yt.be/help/WhHa . Keep us posted!
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This is the one I got. Plz help. I will follow all the suggestions going forward. I want to get my channel back. Plz helppic.twitter.com/RS7umOCISn
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Definitely a phishing email! We'd never ask for personal info, including email address, password, etc. Please report it from Gmail, click More (3 dot menu) > Report Phishing. Also, can you follow us so we can share the next steps over DM? Let us know once you have.
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