recovering Gmail Account Hijacked by Former Business Partner
Hi everyone,
I’m seeking urgent help with recovering my Gmail account, which has been hijacked by my former business partner. Here’s what happened:
- Account Compromise: My former business partner gained access to my Gmail account and changed the password.
- Authenticator and Password Changes: They also altered the password for my Google Authenticator.
- SMS Recovery: I still receive SMS recovery codes on my phone.
- Issue with Recovery Process: When I attempt to use the SMS recovery code, Google sends another verification code to my Gmail, which I cannot access because I’m not logged in on any device. Only my former partner has access.
- Google Family Link: Google suggested using Google Family, but my former partner linked their email to this, and I have no way to contact them.
Despite having access to the SMS recovery, I’m stuck in a loop and cannot retrieve my account. What steps can I take to resolve this issue? Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated.
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