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The "Momo Challenge" was a hoax and an internet urban legend that was rumoured to spread through social media and other outlets. It was reported that children and adolescents were being harassed by a user named Momo to perform a series of dangerous tasks including violent attacks, self-harm, harming others, and suicide.
Nov 30, 2020 · What is the Momo Challenge? The Momo Challenge is considered a hoax and internet phenomenon that spread through social media platforms. It targeted children and teenagers to perform a series of dangerous tasks including violent attacks, self-harm and suicide, by a user named Momo on WhatsApp.
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The "Momo Challenge": Is it a dangerous social media game encouraging kids to take their lives or a recurring viral hoax? The bug-eyed girl known as Momo has...
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Learn how the image of Momo, a distorted woman with long hair and bird's body, became a meme for cyberbullying and scams on WhatsApp. Find out the origin of the image, the name, and the myths surrounding it.
Feb 26, 2019 · The Momo Challenge is a viral phenomenon that allegedly forces children to do dangerous tasks through WhatsApp. But is it real or a hoax? Learn about the origins, the evidence and the controversies of this online scare.
Mar 3, 2019 · The Momo challenge is a viral urban legend that allegedly targets children on social media with a creepy image and messages of violence and self-harm. But experts say there is no evidence of any actual harm or suicides linked to the challenge, and it may be a hoax fueled by media reports and parents’ fears.
Feb 28, 2019 · BBC. Following a flurry of scare stories, some schools have warned parents about the "momo challenge" - but fact-checkers say it is a hoax. The original tale said a character with bulging eyes...
