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Can't change sbcglobal password!!
Unfortunately, my account was hacked and now random people keep adding their email accounts to mine and apparently my name is "Ben Kossi" (it's not). When I try to change my password, it takes me to a page where I'm prompted to answer my security questions but I don't have any! I signed up for my sbcglobal account years ago. This was back before the required you to choose and answer security questions, so I don't have any associated with my account. I can't proceed from there. I called att to get technical support and. They told me they didn't know what to do and I basically have to live with it.
Please tell me there is some way that this can be fixed so I don't have to delete my whole account and start a new one!
Please tell me there is some way that this can be fixed so I don't have to delete my whole account and start a new one!
MSLNT1
Teacher
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14 Messages
10 years ago
Did you have a yahoo account before? This is the same issue I've had for over three years. I too had a sbcglobal.net account that was merged with my yahoo account. Once my yahoo account was hacked I never was able to change it. I've spent several hours on the phone with Yahoo and AT&T and both state its not their problem to fix. I followed the direction listed on ATT and once my account was deleted I was told sorry because you've deactivated the account there's nothing we can do. I asked for the account to be deactivated and they told me no but once they suspected suspicious activity it was shut down. Well guess what? I couldn't access it but the hacker(s) have somehow found a way to reactive the account and have begun to send emails again. I doubt you will get any solution to this problem. [Per Guidelines: Keep it Relevant and Appropriate]. I hope you get a resolution but your issue sounds similar to mines.
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clairecantrell
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10 years ago
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ATTDmitriyCM
Former Community Manager
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10.4K Messages
10 years ago
Hello clairecantrell,
When did you lose access to your account? If it was more than 12 months ago, it might have been canceled and released. If it's something that happened recently, you can call AT&T's Web Support team at 1-877-312-5550 for assistance.
Thank you,
Dmitriy
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clairecantrell
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10 years ago
Thanks!
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ATTDmitriyCM
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10 years ago
If you can log into your account at att.net, go to your settings (Gear button in the upper right corner), then select Account and Change my Password, and follow the steps to reset your password. If you're having issues with that, call the number in my previous post and they will help.
Thanks,
Dmitriy
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MSLNT1
Teacher
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14 Messages
8 years ago
happened to me. When AT&T was SBC GLOBAL they someone how merged accounts
without most knowing. Once the hacker gets a hold of your account Yahoo
nor AT&T know what to do so sadly were stuck. My yahoo account was hacked
years ago and all because I can't change the password someone is probably
still using it. I followed all the directions provided to me and nothing
worked. Good luck
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tx2steprs
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3 Messages
8 years ago
So I have been going on and on with ATT for hours and they are stupid
. How do they not know they took over SBC and now how to help people after all this time? I just had a lady (not American, say that ATT did not take over SBC) I am to the point of tears.
Am I now to believe that all is hopeless? Somehow the fools at ATT managed to delete my password and so it's not accesable at all. If they can do that why can't they give me a new one?
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ATTDSLCare
Community Support
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1.3K Messages
8 years ago
ATT did not take over SBC, SBC took over ATT and took the ATT name... just FYI
But if you pm me your information I will take a look at it.
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tx2steprs
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3 Messages
8 years ago
Thank you so so much......now how do I PM you? 😞
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ATTDSLCare
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8 years ago
click my name there in my signature.
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