Oct 29, 2022
ET OnlineThere may be several reasons why you got banned from WhatsApp and this may be permanent or temporary.
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Are you sending bulk messages to unknown numbers, WhatsApp may block your number for spamming those numbers.
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When a user sends obscene, defamatory and threatening messages to another user, WhatsApp takes action by blocking the number.
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Promoting violence via messages or sending texts through a fake account? Chances are that WhatsApp will take cognisance and ban you.
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WhatsApp generally sends this message when you are banned: "Your phone number is banned from using WhatsApp. Contact support or help".
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WhatsApp account are temorarily banned if you are using an unofficial version of WhatsApp, or if you might be harvesting information.
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WhatsApp has the total control of what it considers as violating it norms and banning of account is entirely in the company's hands.
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If you think your account was banned by mistake, you can email WhatsApp or tap request a review in the app and it may look into your case.
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If your account got permanently banned, there are slim chances that you will get it back again as it totally depends on WhatsApp.
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