WhatsApp has banned more than 97 lakh Indian accounts in February 2025 to violate the terms and conditions of the forum. The Meta -owned company took this action as part of its efforts to address online scams, fraud and increasing cases of misuse on stage in India. While most accounts were banned after user reports, more than 14 million of them were constantly banned before receiving any report.

According to the latest monthly safety report of WhatsApp, 9,967,000 Indian accounts were banned after IT Rule 2021. Rules are mandatory for digital platforms to handle user complaints and take preventive measures against harmful activities. Scanning over 500 million Indian accounts, the company revealed that in February 2025, WhatsApp received 17,649 users complaints, causing action against 427 accounts. Additionally, the forum complied with two instructions from India’s complaint appellate committee.

Earlier in January, WhatsApp had banned more than 99 lakh Indian accounts for violating the integrity of the platform, and a similar number was banned in February. The high number of restricted accounts reflect the limit of fraud activity, spam and other violations on the stage in India. Given that India is a major market for WhatsApp with over 500 million users, platform assures users that it takes their privacy seriously. It regularly identifies suspicious behavior such as mass messages, unauthorized automatic activity, and its policies repeatedly violate and take action against them.

“WhatsApp has invested in continuous artificial intelligence, state-of-the-art technology, data scientists and experts as well as the processes of keeping their users safe.” According to the IT Rule 2021, the outline of our latest published report has received the user complaints, and to prevent WhatsApp abuse, which prevent any user reports, which prevent any user reports.

How to keep your WhatsApp account safe

While WhatsApp advises users not to engage in any illegal or spam behavior on the stage, it has issued some precautions that users can follow to protect their accounts and avoid unknowingly ban. Here are some major suggestions:

• First and foremost, WhatsApp asks users to get permission before adding someone to a group. If a person removes himself, do not do them again. Additionally, avoid messages that have asked you to stop contacting them. Otherwise, they can report you, which may lead WhatsApp to take action against your account.
• WhatsApp also warns against sending wholesale messages, using auto-riflis, or unauthorized WhatsApp modifications, as they can cause restrictions. The platform detects such activities using automated systems.
• If the source is verified then only the forward messages. WhatsApp has already laid down the number of messages to control misinformation. Additionally, it tracks how users interact with forwarded messages.
• Messages sent through broadcast lists are given only to users who have saved your number. WhatsApp notes that excessive use of this feature can cause reports and potential restrictions.
• Most importantly, WhatsApp advises users to avoid violating the rules of the platform – such as false information, harassment, or illegal activities. Failing to comply with these guidelines can lead to an account ban.