# Account-recovery impersonation that targets users already locked out | Dead Internet Theory

Dead Internet Theory: Account-recovery scams exploit a user who is already panicked and locked out. Official recovery guidance from the FTC and Meta shows why recovery should begin through the provider's own tools rather than an unsolicited helper.

https://switchboardtechservices.com/articles/dit-account-recovery-impersonation-that-targets-users-already-locked-out/

By Switchboard Tech Services · Originally published 2026-04-15

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Created: 2026-10-17T00:09:52.234758+00:00

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Original source: https://switchboardtechservices.com/articles/dit-account-recovery-impersonation-that-targets-users-already-locked-out/