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WhatsApp is the world's most widely used messaging platform, but its security policies are as stringent as its user base. The company constantly monitors fake accounts, spam bots, users spreading misinformation, and privacy-violating activities. Sometimes, users fail to realize that a small mistake could be considered a serious violation of WhatsApp's Terms of Service. In such cases, WhatsApp doesn't even consider it necessary to issue any warning or notice and simply bans the account temporarily or permanently.

If you use WhatsApp for daily chats, work, documents, or business, you should avoid these five mistakes; otherwise, you risk losing your account.

1. Using Modded/Unofficial WhatsApp Apps (GB WhatsApp / YoWhatsApp / FM WhatsApp, etc.)
WhatsApp clearly warns that using third-party or "modded" apps is a direct violation of its policies.

Such apps also put your chats and data at risk. If caught again, a permanent ban is certain.

2. Bulk Messaging or sending spam via auto-bots
If a user repeatedly sends auto-generated messages to a large number of people without a saved number, WhatsApp considers this to be spam/abusive behavior. Such accounts are directly subject to a permanent ban.

3. Being Reported by a Large Number
If your messages are repeatedly reported or blocked by others, WhatsApp considers this to be against community safety. Upon receiving repeated reports, WhatsApp suspends the account without warning.
4. Sending Illegal, Abusive, or Misinformation Content
These types of messages fall under the strict "Zero-Tolerance Policy":

Illegal Content
Hate Speech
Harassment
Mass Misinformation
Sharing Personal Information (Doxxing)
WhatsApp can immediately impose a permanent ban for any such activity.

5. Fake Accounts/Impersonation
Creating an account using someone else's identity, misusing the name of a company/brand/individual, or posing as an official are all directly against WhatsApp's policy. If caught, this can result in permanent account deletion.

Bonus: These can also lead to a ban:
Misusing WhatsApp for large-scale business promotion
Repeatedly adding people to groups inappropriately
Suspicious activity that manipulates WhatsApp servers

How to avoid a ban?
Use only the original WhatsApp app.
Do not send messages to unwanted people.
Avoid mass forwarding.
Follow the rules in groups.
Do not send any illegal/rule-breaking content.

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