Several WhatsApp Users Say Their Accounts 'Put Under Review'
Meta said it is restoring access after WhatsApp placed accounts under review for 24 hours, blocking app features for users worldwide.
- On Monday, WhatsApp placed multiple accounts, including those in India, 'under review' for 24 hours and blocked all app features for affected users.
- The app displayed a message stating account activity and device info were being checked to ensure compliance with Terms of Service, with results expected within 24 hours.
- Users across Threads and other social media platforms expressed frustration over sudden access loss, citing significant work disruption and lack of prior warning from the messaging app.
- Meta, in response to TechCrunch, stated the company is working on restoring access and tries to fix mistakes as quickly as possible when account bans occur.
- The company provided no details regarding what triggered the widespread review, despite WhatsApp maintaining more than 3 billion monthly active users globally.
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WhatsApp Responds After Users Report Accounts Under Review; Says Accounts Being Checked for Possible Violation
WhatsApp has now responded after several users including many in India reported that their accounts were suddenly placed 'under review', preventing them from using the messaging platform for up to 24 hours. The problem started around 8 p.m. IST on Monday,
WhatsApp restricts multiple accounts, users say their accounts ‘put under review’
Instant messaging app WhatsApp on Monday put multiple accounts, including those in India, "under review" for 24 hours and blocked all the app features, prompting several affected users to flag the issue through social media.
The instant messaging app WhatsApp abruptly blocked users' accounts on Monday, including those in India. Meta informed them that their accounts were being reviewed under the company's rules, and the service was suspended for 24 hours.
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