WhatsApp has banned more than 8 million Indian accounts from its platform in a month for violating its privacy policy. This step has been taken to curb the spread of cybercrime and fake news which is rapidly increasing in India. Between August 1 and August 31, WhatsApp blocked a total of 8,458,000 Indian accounts. Of those, 1,661,000 accounts have been banned without complaint.
Why is the account banned?
- Spam and Scams: Many people send spam messages, scams or spread false information on WhatsApp. Due to which these accounts have been banned.
- Illegal Activity: Some people use WhatsApp for illegal activities.
- User Complaints: When a user complains about other users, WhatsApp investigates and bans the account if necessary.
This is how WhatsApp account is blocked
Let us tell you that WhatsApp has an automatic system that detects suspicious activities. Apart from this, when a user complains about any account, WhatsApp takes action on it.
What did WhatsApp say on this action?
WhatsApp has said on this major action that it is constantly working to keep its platform secure. The company also said that it appeals to users not to click on suspicious messages and be careful before clicking on any link coming from an unknown number.
Protect yourself this way
If you don't want your account to be banned, you can keep your information safe by changing WhatsApp's privacy settings. If you receive a message from an unknown number, do not reply to it and do not block it. Check the authenticity of any information before sharing it. If you face any problem then you can take help of WhatsApp support.
