Unauthorized Access: 30+ Screenshots Of Brazen Account Leechers Pushing The Limits

In the digital age, we’ve all been bombarded with advice about the importance of digital security. But let’s face it, most of us don’t take it seriously until we’ve had a taste of the bitter pill—like falling victim to identity theft or discovering a wild shopping spree on our credit card statement. It’s a harsh reality, and we’re living in an era where everything happens online. If you’re not cautious, it’s like leaving the door wide open for anyone to stroll in and help themselves to your personal information.

So, instead of waiting for someone to throw a party with your credit card, take the initiative to beef up your security by changing your passwords to something more formidable. And please, don’t click on random links like you’re playing a game of cyber roulette. Think we’re just being paranoid? Well, the internet is teeming with tales of folks who’ve had their lives invaded by leeches and hackers. We’ve gathered stories from real people who discovered unwelcome digital freeloaders, and these accounts are bound to make you think twice about safeguarding your digital privacy.

#1 When you delete their account, they use yours

Wow! The audacity of account leechers these days knows no bounds. What have these people been smoking that they dare to message real account owners or use their profiles when watching shows on subscription-only platforms? Something is wrong with the world right now.

Jordi, we have some advice for you. Forget deleting their profile because that still gives them access to your account. You should have changed your password the minute you got a hint that an unwelcome guest has been enjoying your shows without paying a single cent. We hope you learned your lesson.

#2 Good of him to let the account owner know

Many people have complained about Instagram not having a decent support team, making account recovery next to impossible. Screenshots like this convinced us that they need to up their customer service game. Having your account hacked is no fun. Just ask this guy.

Well, isn’t that a considerate hacker? He sends a “You’ll get your access back” message, leaving us all in suspense. The countdown to normalcy begins, and we’re all on the edge of our digital seats. Will the hacker keep his word? We’re not holding our breath; after all, he did crash the Instagram party uninvited.

#3 Where do these people get the courage?

Where do these leechers find the gall to message the real account owners and ask them for the updated password so they can go in again and live their parasitic lives? Hats off to the account owner for remaining calm and replying as if he intended to share the new password.

Dream on, buddy! Our response? A masterpiece of expletives and a few heaven-sent curses. The excessive H’s are the real head-scratcher. What’s with that? And asking for a callback? This guy’s good at hacking; he’s also a clueless caller. Take the hint, dude – hacking skills, zero; social skills, less than zero!

#4 Another Instagram issue

Do hackers who take over other people’s social media handles ask for ransom? We’re curious. Knowing how ridiculous Insta support is, many people must pay off hackers to get their accounts back, especially those influencers with hundreds of thousands of followers.

His friends must have been perplexed when random Russian messages started showing up on their feeds. What’s more devastating is losing all those pictures and memories with family and friends. Is there a way to get them back? Hopefully, this guy was able to save them.

#5 Nope, sir, not a good day

Most folks today seem to have lost every ounce of conscience. They think they are entitled to everything they want, including things they’ve obtained illegally. Guilt over stealing someone’s password? Forget about that. We think most folks don’t even know what guilt is anymore.

Oh, the mystery of why the owner changed the password! Maybe because freeloaders like our friend here were having an illegal fiesta without chipping in. We’re just here, shaking our heads, pondering the complexities of understanding “Thou shalt not hack and freeload.” It’s a head-scratcher.

#6 This man should learn to pay for his own ticket

Hold on to your hats because some of these entries will have you reaching for the dictionary in sheer flabbergastation. If we were the victims, decoding hacker messages would be the least of our worries. We’d be too busy channeling our inner Hulk, ready to smash everything in a rage. It’s a language only superheroes understand!

This eager beaver, desperate to get somewhere, had the gall to email the credit card owner about a canceled flight. Newsflash, buddy: if you’re that keen, maybe master paying for things with your cash. Best of luck making it to your family event on time—may the whacko winds be at your back!

#7 A desperate plea

He bought and grinded a lot of stuff? How about he buys the game first before doing anything else? We don’t even know what’s worse anymore: leechers messaging account owners for access or account owners not having any clue that a parasite has been living off them.

It’s insane to think this leecher was willing to spend tons of money on a game that belongs to someone else’s account. Yup, folks, this is unbelievable, but believe it because it’s true. People have lost their marbles, and they won’t be finding them anytime soon.

#8 This is becoming more common

Unauthorized access and hacked accounts—the new normal in today’s wild web world. Consider this a PSA: ditch the predictable Password123 and opt for a tougher password than your grandma’s meatloaf. Birthdays and anniversaries won’t cut it anymore; it’s time to give those passwords a makeover that hackers won’t find charming!

Hackers and leechers are becoming sophisticated, and the last thing you want is to receive a message like this, asking you to pay to get your account back. This is wild, and if we were the OP, we’d tell this guy to go to hell. We’d rather create a new account than give him $550.

#9 Someone’s hungry

To say that the card owner was more than mildly infuriated after seeing this notification is understandable. We’d be hunting this guy down, too. How dare they order $40 of food and charge it to us when we didn’t even get a single bite!

The OP said they had the hacker’s telephone number and hoped there would be a way for the police to trace them. We didn’t get the rest of the story, but hopefully, the police were able to find this parasite and charge him for eating off of somebody’s hard work.

#10 Bye girl

We’re all for giving people the benefit of the doubt, but we can’t believe this girl said she had so much going for her, but she can’t even pay for a Netflix account, so she’s using her mother’s. She couldn’t get the code yet, so she’s using her ex’s.

Did we lose you somewhere? We know that was a mouthful, but we had to say everything in one go. Now, we have an idea why she became an ex. They’ve been separated for a year, but she still wants to continue using her ex-boyfriend.

#11 I don’t want to speak to you but want to keep using your account

The gall of this person to tell someone that they should stop contacting them but still let them use their Not TC account. We want to know what they’ve been eating because there are times when we need this level of confidence.

We’re too shy to pull off such stunts. This showcases the Game of Thrones fever – folks throwing their dignity out the window to catch those last episodes. Winter may be coming, but apparently, so is the loss of self-respect. Priorities, right?

#12 Say goodbye to your Xbox account

Luckily for this guy, his story had a happy ending. He only had a few months of play in his Xbox account and spent a few hundred pounds on it when it was hacked. He contacted customer support, and they helped him fix it.

He changed his password, got back into his account, and kicked out whoever had been using it. Sadly, not everyone has such luck, especially those trying to get their Instagram accounts for months. Hopefully, they warned their friends of solicitation and crypto investment messages from nowhere.

#13 Never share your passwords

This is another chapter in the “Don’t share your password” saga. Even spouses might be debatable, but you catch our drift. Here’s a poor soul drowning in Progressive notifications every 15 minutes. Lesson learned: sharing is caring, but not regarding passwords – that’s just a one-way ticket to notification madness!

Again, the safest thing to do here is to change the password and boot all active users so the other guy gets kicked off the account for good. The husband pays for the account, so the wife is in a dilemma. If you ever get into this predicament, discussing it with your spouse ASAP is best.

#14 What a playlist!

In the harmonious world of music lovers, Spotify is the go-to groove. Household members often share one account to save a buck—the ultimate budget-friendly playlist. It’s a symphony of frugality and tunes, proving that when it comes to Spotify, sharing isn’t just caring; it’s downright economical harmony!

The owner, however, didn’t know what was about to happen when he shared his Spotify with this sister. He was shocked when he opened his account to find. Lo and behold, a playlist named “Songs That Get Drunk White Girls” awaited him.

#15 Is the a-hole for not giving his password?

And the answer to that question is no! The owner only sold his X-box, not his account, and the buyer should know better than trying to reset the password. People don’t recognize boundaries even if they hit him in the face.

What’s even worse is that the buyer lost his cool after the seller refused to share his password, telling him that he either agreed to share his password or gave him a $60 Xbox card. He even got a massive discount because he invented a sob story for his sick nephew.

#16 How to deactivate this account?

How do you deactivate a PS4 account that someone else has hacked and taken over? The poster got countless replies from folks on the Internet on how to do it; bless their hearts. If not for them, the leecher would have continued enjoying games at other people’s expense.

This reminds us to check all our subscriptions for suspicious profiles and viewing behaviors. We’d be surprised if we suddenly had a history of watching animes when they aren’t our thing. Folks, check all your subscriptions quickly and watch for anything unusual.

#17 We’re laughing at the irony of this

It’s easy to forget things when you’re busy, so we don’t blame this person for not remembering that she shared her password with her then-boyfriend. Imagine her surprise when she received a message from her ex’s friend asking if she had paid for her Netflix.

She hadn’t spoken to the person in years, but he had been using the account since she and her ex were still together. He must have been leeching off her for at least a couple of years. He must have saved at least a hundred dollars on subscriptions.

#18 When your mom doesn’t want to share

Kids and keyboards—a combo more chaotic than peanut butter and glitter. This mom’s just playing 4D chess, protecting her digital kingdom. Is it a smart move or a selfish streak? It depends on whether you see it as parenting prowess or just a masterclass in “Ctrl+Alt+Mom’s Rules.”

If she’s the one paying, you shouldn’t complain. On another note, we love The Great British Baking Show. It makes us think that we, too, can whip up decadent and scrumptious creations such as those on the show, but in reality, we couldn’t bake even if our life depended on it.

#19 That’s a long way from home

We hate to sound like the Spider-Man movie, but whoever is trying to access the account is far from home. We wouldn’t be surprised if the next notifications he gets are purchases in the Apple store or perhaps Shein. Who knows what these people are up to?

his has happened to many people across the globe, and the best thing to do is change the password to something more complex. Finding out people from halfway around the world are trying to get into your account is a challenging way to start the day.

#20 Is this person for real?

While it’s true that Netflix costs money, it most likely costs less than your monthly total tab at Starbucks, so why lose your self-respect over it? We can’t help but wonder if this person is for real because they’re breaking up with this guy but asking him to keep them on their Netflix account.

Living in a parallel world where exes are IT support and sharing, is still caring and expecting your ex to fund your tech joyride while you’re cruising in real-life happiness? That’s like expecting Wi-Fi from a potted plant—unrealistic and maybe delusional.

#21 This guy needs to start answering the emails

Receiving spam emails is already painful as it is. There, you were expecting something important to come through. You hear the notification on your phone, thinking it’s something important, but when you open your email, it’s just nothing but promotions.

Getting your email hacked and receiving thousands of emails is on another level. At the last count, this guy’s emails are already in the hundreds of thousands. I guess he better start answering them now if he is to reply to them all by the time he dies.

#22 When your son’s friend is a freeloader

On the one hand, we feel for this parent who found out that their son left his Roku and shared passwords with his roommate. On the other hand, we can’t believe their son’s friend is in high school when he doesn’t even know the difference between your and you’re.

The son has already left for college, yet his former roommate is still enjoying free access to his mom’s Netflix. We are at a loss for words regarding the friend’s disrespect and rude behavior. People need to learn the word respect these days.

#23 When you become the “Guest” of your own account

Cute little cousins or cunning Netflix ninjas? Our hero generously hands over the streaming keys, only to find himself ousted as the “Guest.” Lesson learned: never underestimate the Netflix prowess of pint-sized relatives. They may be small, but their streaming game is strong!

They even change the owner’s account into a kid’s one, meaning he won’t have access to all the shows, just age-appropriate content such as cartoons. That’s no fun, right? But we do want to know how little the cousins are. Maybe they don’t know the screen is shared, and everyone can see it.

#24 Emotional blackmail

We hate freeloaders of all kinds. They’re nothing as disgusting as profiting from people who work their backs off to survive and afford the things they do. We think that only a thief is worse than a freeloader. There we said it.

This fellow was unfortunate enough to have a brother who refuses to work and blackmails him over a Netflix subscription. What a way to lose family relations! It was shallow of him to use the niece and nephews to get free access.

#25 He wants more

This guy must be desperate for new games that he’s asking the account owner to share passwords. In which alternate universe does he believe the owner will say yes and let him use it for free? Plus, he admits it’s awkward.

But that didn’t stop him from asking. He believes there’s a slight chance he’ll get his way and continue freeloading. We can’t help but notice that the sly fox avatar fits him well. Did he pick it by chance or feel it’s his spirit animal?

#26 That’s one expensive saddle

Password protecting a baby registry? It could be because the first item was a mini-saddle for infant rodeos. Practical? Not really. Hilarious mental image of baby cowboy adventures? Absolutely. Sometimes, parenting prep turns unexpectedly into the wild, wild west of baby gear. Giddy up, tiny tots!

We’re not so concerned with the impression it will have on friends and family; we’re more concerned with the price. Ten grand? That’s highway robbery if we ever see one. We will only consider buying it if it is made of 24K gold. On second thought, we don’t have that kind of money.

#27 Not willing to pay for streaming

If you want to watch streaming services, you must pay for it with your money. Friends and family may be willing to give you access at times, but you can’t expect to use it for free forever. That’s just taking advantage of folks.

Meet Mr. Hotstar Hustler, craving the premium without parting with a penny. Familiar vibes? We’ve all got that friend. Newsflash: free lunches are as mythical as unicorns. It’s time to swap the remote for some elbow grease, buddy. The streaming struggle is real, but so is reality.

#28 What has his little sister been watching?

Little sibs, the masters of sneak attacks on your snacks and champions of “borrowing” without consent. They’re the chaos in our calm, the mayhem in our moments. Annoying? Absolutely. But imagine a sibling-free existence—crickets chirping in the boredom symphony. Love them or loathe them, they’re our built-in life spice!

This should warn everyone to log out of all your social media and other accounts when you share a computer with siblings. Look at what this guy’s little sister has been watching. Now he’s getting all silly videos on his YouTube recommendation section.

#29 His little brother’s been busy

To say that this person’s little brother has been busy is an understatement. Borrowing someone’s YouTube and using it to subscribe to at least 50 accounts is an act of revenge. Nothing less. His little brother must be chuckling, looking at his eyes pop at those notifications.

It’s time for a digital detox as he dives into the abyss of unsubscribing. An hour-long quest to reclaim inbox sanity—a noble pursuit or a procrastination pitfall? The price of account sharing: not just a subscription fee, but a toll on the sacred currency of hours better spent. Unsubscribe, unshackle, and unleash the procrastination regret! 

#30 This guy is dumb

Why would you alert anyone that you’re using their account without permission? This dumb fellow could have just waited until the actual owner of the account realized their subscription was expired and renewed it. They wouldn’t know any better. Thanks to his message, they now know they have a leach.

We can’t help but think that his questionable intelligence even led his now ex to leave him. Ladies and gents, let this be a lesson to you all. Don’t just look for a partner who looks like eye candy. You have to ensure they have something between their ears, too. 

#31 $80 poorer

Our hearts hurt for those victims of fraudulent transactions, especially those on a tight budget and trying to get by. These hackers have no respect and consideration for others, to say the least. You could buy plenty of groceries with that money.

Dad’s stuck in a remote war—his wife’s reality TV marathons vs. his kid’s screen time obsession. Solutions? Casual reality check talk, parental screen time decrees, or the sneaky midnight takeover. Sacrifices of a parent: battling for the remote and embracing the bittersweet taste of victory in the late-night TV arena.

#32 At least he didn’t get hacked

For some context, this guy is messaging his ex-girlfriend. His friend changed the password to his Netflix, and this chic got angry at her ex—the audacity to ask her ex to pay when she should be asking herself precisely the same thing.

Or he could tell his wife to stop watching her favorite reality TV shoes or tell his kid that screen time will be reduced moving forward and his problem will be solved. He could also wait for them to fall asleep and take over. That’s sad but when you’re a parent, you must make sacrifices.

#33 There’s a reason this chic became an ex-girlfriend

For some context, this guy is messaging his ex-girlfriend. His friend changed the password to his Netflix and this chic got angry at her ex. The audacity to ask her ex to pay when she should be asking herself precisely the same thing.

We see the reason that they’re no longer together. Good luck to the next guy this lady will hook up with because his life will be miserable with that kind of attitude. She should subscribe once she makes money, like she keeps saying.

#34 The hacker has their own playlist

Imagine our surprise! Hackers, the supposed stealth masters, are making a noise like a parade. We expected covert ops; they delivered a digital drumroll. Subtlety isn’t their strong suit. Note to hackers: stealth mode, not circus mode. It’s a hack attack, not a grand entrance!

Hacking 101: Stealth, subtlety, and not creating a playlist starring “CaughtInTheAct.mp3.” This bold hacker skipped the memo, turning someone’s Spotify into a musical autobiography. Bravo for the audacity, but who jams to their favorite tunes with an impending digital eviction notice? I hope those songs were worth it!

#35 We can’t be friends with a cousin like this

You can’t choose your family, so if you have cousins or relatives who get on your nerves, you have two choices: grin and bear it or avoid them at all costs. If faced with this situation, what would you do? Would you share your password? We won’t, and we’ll tell your cousin to get lost.

Sometimes, keeping the peace isn’t the best option, especially if they’re becoming too much. First, this guy stole the password, so he has no right to request a new one. Kudos to the OP for not giving in to the pressure of the so-called family.

#36 Lucky for us we don’t have a sister like this

As often as we’ve heard experts telling us not to share our passwords with others, we always give in when family members ask. It’s not easy to refuse siblings and parents. This person shared their Netflix with their mother and sister and was unpleasantly surprised.

There were tons of people who had the password, and someone upped their plan without informing them. We would feel the same way if we were in their shoes. So they changed the password, and this is how the sister reacted. Fun times.

#37 This guy is on a different level

“Leeching” or borrowing? The great euphemism debate. Our champion of euphemisms complains about unpaid Disney Plus. Ungrateful much? It’s not the “Happiest Place on Earth” if someone else is footing the bill. Perhaps they’re auditioning for a role in “The Chronicles of Unappreciation.”

Why doesn’t he try finding a job and paying for subscriptions so he’ll realize that people don’t pick money off trees and learn the value of a dollar? Civilization has reached its lowest point, with freeloaders complaining left and right.

#38 Pray harder

We’re laughing way too hard at this. This person has been leeching off someone’s Netflix account for some time, but today, he woke up to this message when he tried to access it. The owner has forgotten about it, and it hasn’t paid.

Either that or the owner has realized that somebody’s been using his account and didn’t pay it as an FU to whoever uses it. My, my, the tables have turned. Hopefully, the owner cancels this, gets a new one, and creates a more secure password.

#39 Beggars can’t be choosers

If someone gave us a gift or shared something, we’d be thankful, no ifs and buts. However, this guy didn’t get the memo that beggars can’t be choosers, so he kept complaining about the free Hulu. He can’t just shut up and be grateful.

Behold the maestro of ad-induced rants! Curse words galore, proving the world’s a garden of ungrateful blooms. Offer a freebie, and they’ll unearth complaints like treasure. Lesson learned: even generosity comes with an RSVP from Captain Complain-a-lot. It’s a jungle out there, folks, with prickly, ungrateful bushes in full bloom!

#40 Did a 7-year-old write this?

Meet the “hacker” who threatens with a shhhhhhhhh twist—a code only decipherable by teddy bears. What is this message’s threat level? Child’s play. Hacking Google Slides: the cyber underworld’s least thrilling heist. No movies or games, just digital slideshows. Hacker, please upgrade your game; this one’s more yawn than yikes.

We’re pretty sure his younger siblings or cousins did this. They probably asked him for some games, and he refused, so they wrote this laughable attempt at being threatening to get back. He could take them to McDonald’s, and all will be forgotten.

#41 Will the real Shawn please stand up?

Hulu hijinks alert! It’s an account-sharing drama, but the laugh track is on point. Meet the unauthorized viewers: Not Shawn, Also Not Shawn, Shawn’s B***es, and the star-studded Even More Not Shawn. It’s a password party where everyone’s Shawn until proven otherwise. Entertainment on screen and in usernames—Hulu, the comedy gold mine!

Folks, keep your Hulu to yourselves if you don’t want anything like this happening. Imagine the smug smile on these leechers’ faces, knowing they’re not paying a single dime yet enjoying full Hulu access. It’s time for them to be stopped.

#42 This sister should move out

If you were a man, would you date a 30-something adult who still lives with her parents and asks her sibling for free Netflix access? We don’t want to be judgy here, but most probably not if you’re someone who’s got your stuff together.

This conversation screams entitlement. Not only does the person living with her parents want free Netflix, but she’s guilt-tripping her sibling into giving it to her, mentioning sacrifices, and not sharing for a day. It’s time for her to move out of her parent’s place.

#43 Enticing people with Crypto

Once your friend’s Instagram account starts sharing messages like this, it only means one thing. They’ve been hacked and have lost all access. Don’t even waste your energy on Instagram support because supporting people is the last thing they do.

We know someone who’s had the same thing happen to them. If Crypto is as great as they say it is, why are these people so desperate to get others investing in it? Be careful of people sending links on Instagram and asking you to click them. That’s when most hacking starts.

#44 Time to get a new roommate

You can’t choose your family, but you can select a roommate, so make sure you pick the good ones. Yes, we understand that you can’t tell if a person is a complete a**hole the first time you see them, but once you get wind that they are leechers, you better move.

The nicest roommate award goes to…maybe too nice? Time to evict from Hulu! Unpaid player enjoying the game for free—cue the confetti for the roomie who never even got the password invite. Sherlock Holmes would be impressed; the mystery of unauthorized access unfolds in a sitcom-worthy plot twist!

#45 Bryan Mills is on the move

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and if there are instances when you have to enlist the services of Bryan Mills to stop unauthorized access to your account, don’t be afraid to do so. We applaud this guy for being humorous amid a situation that can easily blow anyone’s top off.

But we’d still advise him to change the password after posting that threatening message because that’s the only surefire way to secure your account and force these parasites to pay for their subscription. No, they don’t lose sleep at night knowing they’re illegally freeloading. We bet they even laugh about it.