Verdict:FALSEWhatsApp does not send any links or messages warning users before blocking their accounts, according to an investigation by MyCheck Malaysia. The genuine WhatsApp website is whatsapp.com. Commenters confirmed it was a scam, with one revealing that their cousin's WhatsApp account had been hacked after clicking such a link. Users only discover their account has been blocked when they open WhatsApp and see the notification: "This account is not allowed to use WhatsApp". If users believe their account has been banned by mistake, they must tap "request a review" within the WhatsApp application itself.

Source: The Star January 02, 2026 14:19 UTC