WhatsApp says it is fixing an issue that disabled several accounts
TechCrunch·August 3, 2026
Meta is working to resolve an issue that caused several WhatsApp accounts to be disabled. The problem resulted in users being unexpectedly locked out of the messaging app, with their accounts being placed "under review". Affected users reported being unable to access their accounts without warning. Meta is now restoring access to the accounts that were mistakenly flagged.
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