Let's take a look at one such disturbing WhatsApp issue that ended in the deaths of a number of young people.
The Momo Challenge, or Momo Suicide Challenge, is believed to have originated in South America. A creepy image of a face was displayed on the screen, or a video, with the words: "Hi, I'm Momo. I want to play with you.Look for a knife in your kitchen and cut your little hands. If you don't, Momo will come after you ..." ; or words to that effect.Sadly, it was reported that some youngsters did hurt themselves as a result of this message. Other copycat messages soon started appearing; requesting the reader kill themselves or 'something' will come for their family.
Needless to say, local police, children safety organisations, and other such charities issued letters, posters, and advice to help guardians,teachers, parents, and carers deal with WhatsApp and Internet safety. Unfortunately, this opened the door for other similar trends to appear baiting people into committing harmful acts, or handing over money or information.
It's patently clear WhatsApp has its issues, but when used safely it can be a fantastic tool tostay in contact.
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