Email Account Hacked Resolution

Summary

Unauthorized access to your email account is a violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) and various state laws. Report the incident to local law enforcement and file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). If the police and service providers are unhelpful, consider consulting a cybercrime attorney for further legal action.

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My ex partner hacked my email account and locked me out
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please tell me which country you're currently located in? This will help me provide you with the most accurate legal information.
I confronted his mother about it but she denies it and tried to intimidate me with the threat of jail
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about this distressing situation. Could you please confirm which country you're located in, so I can provide the most accurate legal information for you?
United States
Hello ****, sorry for the unfortunate situation. In the U.S., unauthorized access to someone else's email is a violation of:
- The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA)
- Various state laws
You can report this to local law enforcement and consider consulting a lawyer.
I went to the police but they said they can't do anything and Google won't investigate and think I used the account illegally and won't restore my access
Hello ****, I understand your frustration. You may want to consider filing a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at www.ftc.gov. Also, if you believe your rights have been violated, it may be worth consulting with a cybercrime attorney.