If you suspect that someone else is using your Gmail account, here are the steps to review and secure your account:
- Sign in to Your Account: Go to your Google Account.
- Select Security: On the left navigation panel, select Security.
- Review Security Events: On the "Recent security events" panel, select Review security events.
- Check for Suspicious Activity: Check for any suspicious activity. If you find activity that didn’t come from you, select No, it wasn’t me. Then, follow the steps on the screen to help secure your account.
- Manage Devices: Go to your Google Account. On the left navigation panel, select Security. On the "Your devices" panel, select Manage devices. Check for any devices you don’t recognize.
- Secure Your Account: If you find a device that you don’t recognize, select Don’t recognize a device? Then, follow the steps on the screen to help secure your account.
- Enable 2-Step Verification: Turn on 2-Step Verification to add an extra layer of security to your account.
- Contact Authorities: If you believe your account has been hacked, contact your bank or local authorities to ensure someone else hasn’t given them instructions like opening an account or transferring money.
- Remove Harmful Software: If you think your account has suspicious activity, you might need to remove harmful software. Install and run trusted anti-virus software, and consider resetting your computer to its factory settings and reinstalling the operating system.
- Use a More Secure Browser: Consider using a more secure browser, like Google Chrome, to help prevent password theft.
If you follow these steps, you should be able to secure your account and prevent unauthorized access.