You open WhatsApp and instead of finding your chats, you see an error message: Your account has been suspendedeven if you haven’t done anything strange. This is an unpleasant surprise that many users have experienced in the last few hours.

Social networks are filled with stories like those of @Pedrocen2012 or @iammSore: their WhatsApp showed them a notification that their account had been suspended, despite not using MODs such as GBWhatsApp or WhatsApp Plus. Fortunately, everything seems to be stuck in fear.

Unintentional account bans

By using WhatsApp you agree to the terms of use. If Meta finds out that you have violated the rules, they are ready to take action. take action Sanctions range from temporary deportation to a permanent ban where you can no longer use WhatsApp on that phone number.

The classic reasons why WhatsApp suspends an account are because you are using modified versions of the app or your account is being used to send spam to other users. But today WhatsApp suspending accounts indiscriminatelyThere doesn’t seem to be a reason behind it.

Error message. Screenshot from @Pedrocen2012 on X

If this is your case, you will see the message “This account can no longer use WhatsApp”, but The app gives you the option to request a review If you think this is a wrongful suspension.

Requesting this review is actually what affected users are forced to do. Recover your accountsAfter WhatsApp technical support can check the status of each account and probably notice the error.

Some of the users who shared that their accounts were blocked on social networks I was able to use them again after requesting a review and re-verify your accounts.

We have contacted WhatsApp to find out why this account was suspended. We will update the article once we receive a response.

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