WhatsApp Account Banned Following Unauthorized Compromise and Spam Activity
My WhatsApp account was compromised on September 12, 2026; my profile picture changed, and I became unable to send messages to anyone, just as others could no longer message me. Meanwhile, I started receiving callbacks from unknown numbers saying, "You called me," which made me deeply concerned. I followed WhatsApp's security steps one by one: I logged out of all devices, logged back in, and changed my password.
Despite taking all these steps, I received a warning in the app late in the afternoon on September 16, 2026, stating, "This account is not allowed to use WhatsApp." I tapped the "Request a review" option that appeared on the screen and am currently waiting for the outcome of the review process. Even though I never shared my password with anyone and never logged into my account from another phone or computer, I find it unacceptable that such a security vulnerability occurred, and I feel severely victimized.
For this reason, I will visit the prosecutor's office tomorrow to file a petition and formally record this situation. I want to emphasize that I believe WhatsApp shares responsibility for any potential adverse legal consequences that may arise in the future due to this security flaw, and I will exercise my legal rights to the fullest extent.
The review period is stated to be 24 hours, so I demand a clear, immediate response—whether positive or negative. I am suffering serious hardship and want my account reactivated immediately, along with an explanation after the necessary security investigation is conducted.
WhatsApp solved the problem and allowed me to log in again with the same mobile phone. However, how and in what way this security breach occurred must be investigated and information must be shared. It is sad and unpleasant to be in such a situation despite using iOS iPhone. I want it to be known and I state that WhatsApp is responsible for any negative financial or moral loss that may arise concerning my account that was taken over by another person. I will also declare this in the petition to be submitted to the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. For your information.
