WhatsApp puts multiple accounts under review, blocks app access for 24 hours in India
Affected users said they were unable to use the Meta-owned messaging app despite receiving no prior warning.
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Affected users said they were unable to use the Meta-owned messaging app despite receiving no prior warning.
Some of the users on social media posted different messages.
The disruption was highlighted around 8 p.m. IST when users started facing the issue without any prior warning from the Meta group's messaging app
WhatsApp accounts placed 'under review' without warning, app features blocked
While WhatsApp acknowledged that mistakes can occur when enforcing its policies, the company did not specify what had triggered the reviews.
Meta-owned WhatsApp has placed numerous accounts under a 24-hour review process. Users reported seeing a message indicating their account activity is being checked. This temporary ban prevents access to all app features and chat history. Users can submit a review request if they believe the ban is an error. WhatsApp states that violations of its terms of service lead to account bans.