WhatsApp says it is is fixing an issue that disabled several accounts
Meta says it’s restoring access to WhatsApp accounts that were mistakenly flagged and placed “under review” after users reported being unexpectedly locked out of the messaging app.
Several WhatsApp users have reported that their accounts were disabled and placed under review by Meta on social media platforms, according to posts on X and Threads. When attempting to access their accounts, users encountered a message stating that their account activity and device information were being checked to ensure compliance with Meta's Terms of Service, with a typical response time of 24 hours.
Meta acknowledged the issue, stating that the company is working on resolving it, but did not disclose whether users in specific regions were affected or the cause of the problem. A Meta spokesperson explained that while the company strives to prevent account abuse and ban accounts to protect users, mistakes can happen, and they are taking steps to restore affected accounts.
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