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365Telugu.com Online News, Hyderabad, December1, 2022: WhatsApp banned over 23 lakh Indian accounts in October following user safety guidelines under Rule 4(1)(d) of the Information Technology Rules, 2021.

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The messaging platform has published its monthly user security report. Revealed between October 1 to 31. 2022, banned 2,324,000 WhatsApp accounts after receiving complaints from users.

Out of 23 lakh accounts, WhatsApp banned 811,000 Indian accounts before receiving complaints from users. Accounts were banned for non-compliance with platform policies and rules.

In its report, WhatsApp said the accounts were banned from receiving complaint reports from Indian users through WhatsApp’s complaint mechanisms. The instant messaging app received 701 complaint reports during the month. Action taken on 34 accounts.

The platform has always been dedicated to providing a safe space for its users, the platform said. It lays down rules and guidelines to prevent misuse. Provides end-to-end encrypted messaging services for user security and privacy.

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“As per the IT Rules 2021, over the years, we have consistently invested in artificial intelligence, other cutting-edge technology, data scientists, experts and processes to keep our users safe on our platform,” WhatsApp said.

How to report WhatsApp accounts?

You can send your complaint about malicious accounts to WhatsApp Support by emailing “wa@support.whatsapp.com”, mentioning your issues with the account. You should share a screenshot as proof of your reason for reporting the user.

You can also report a WhatsApp account by going to WhatsApp Chat > ​​Tap More Options > More > Report. You can choose to notify the user or block their account.