Islamabad: (RightNow) Users of the instant messaging application WhatsApp are experiencing unexplained account suspensions. Affected users have reported on social media that their accounts were suddenly suspended yesterday.

Affected users are receiving messages stating that their accounts are under review. The activity of the account and device information are being examined.

The company states that the review results are usually provided within 24 hours. Meta acknowledges that accounts may sometimes be suspended by mistake.

These measures are necessary to protect against spam, fraud, and harmful activities. The suspensions are implemented to ensure user security.

It is important to note that according to WhatsApp’s terms, accounts involved in spam or fraud can be suspended. Users can request a review for accounts suspended by mistake.