Meta says it’s restoring access to WhatsApp accounts that were mistakenly flagged and placed “under review” after users reported being unexpectedly locked out of the messaging app.
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10:46 AM PDT · August 3, 2026
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For the last few hours, several people across social media have reported that their WhatsApp accounts have been blocked and put “under review” by Meta. The company, in response to TechCrunch’s inquiries about the matter, said that it is working on restoring access to these accounts.
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WhatsApp users face temporary account restrictions as the platform conducts reviews, with some regaining access after 24 hours.
