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WhatsApp account ban India

WhatsApp account ban India

National · 8 updates

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.

WhatsApp Puts Multiple Accounts 'Under Review', Blocks Access For 24 Hours

Some of the users on social media posted different messages.

Several WhatsApp users say their accounts 'put under review'

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

WhatsApp accounts placed 'under review' without warning, app features blocked

WhatsApp reacts as multiple accounts, including in India, put under review

While WhatsApp acknowledged that mistakes can occur when enforcing its policies, the company did not specify what had triggered the reviews.

WhatsApp puts multiple accounts under review, temporarily blocks access for users

What To Do If Your WhatsApp Account Has Been Put Under Review?

Multiple WhatsApp accounts put under review: Reasons, how to appeal & more

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.

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