WhatsApp has closed the accounts of millions of its users worldwide for violating the code of conduct, with Indian users topping the list.
Millions of users around the world use WhatsApp for communication. This is an app that gives you the best way to connect with your loved ones.
According to sources, WhatsApp management has released some new statistics about the closed accounts, according to which the total number of blocked accounts in November alone is more than 3.1 million.
Accounts blocked by WhatsApp have been banned because they were found to be in breach of the Code of Conduct during the monitoring.
What is the WhatsApp Code of Conduct for Violation of which your account can be blocked temporarily or permanently?
Sending too many messages for marketing
WhatsApp blocks numbers from sending messages to unknown numbers over and over again for advertising purposes.
Use of any third party WhatsApp
Accounts could be blocked for creating accounts on third-party apps like DotsApp Delta, GB WhatsApp, and WhatsApp Plus, etc under the name of WhatsApp.
Violent videos and fake messages
It is very important to eradicate such news on social media. That is why WhatsApp has also enacted strict laws to prevent fake, baseless messages, news, and violent videos. The sender's account could also be blocked.
Reported by people or banned again and again
A number that has been blocked multiple times could be banned permanently.
False account (fake account)
An account that is created using someone else's name and number will be closed immediately upon receipt of a complaint from that account.
Because there are clear guidelines in this regard of WhatsApp, according to which using someone else's account and photos is an immoral act which cannot be allowed.
When sending too many links or viruses
A number that sends viruses or other spammy links; WhatsApp will block the number.
Threatening and immoral messages
Accounts could be blocked for sending, immoral messages, videos, photos, threats, and defamatory messages from any WhatsApp number.