turtletwo Posted January 28, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 35 Topic Count: 1,192 Topics Per Day: 0.19 Content Count: 7,264 Content Per Day: 1.18 Reputation: 15,710 Days Won: 194 Joined: 07/15/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted January 28, 2019 (edited) I recently learned about a suicide challenge game that threatens children About 'Momo Challenge' Technology expert, law enforcement warn of viral social media game By Destiny McKeiver - Multi-media journalist Posted: 8:54 PM, January 24, 2019 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Law enforcement agencies across the country are warning parents about a viral social media game called the "Momo Challenge." According to reports, under the "Momo" alias, children are being manipulated into sharing information or completing various tasks through WhatsApp and if the tasks aren't completed, the children are being blackmailed. "The 'Momo Challenge' is really just another form of cyberbullying or manipulation," said technology expert Christopher Hamer. Hamer compared the new challenge to the "Blue Whale Challenge," which is similar in that it asks players to commit suicide as the final task. The "Momo Challenge" targets teenagers on WhatsApp, trying to convince them to contact the "Momo" character on their cellphones. If they refuse to complete the challenge, threats and pictures are sent in response. On Thursday, News4Jax asked several parents if they had heard about the challenge. Most had not. "I never heard of it before today, but I'll be asking when I see him later on," said one mother, who wished to remain unnamed. Chris Baggett said he does not allow his 11-year-old to use a cellphone. "I let her do kids mode on an iPad, but I control all the apps," he said. According to the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, its Intelligence Unit has seen some talk about the game making the rounds on the web, but we have not had reported incidents in St. Johns County. RELATED: Warning: New online ‘challenge' urges teens to commit suicide Although there haven't been any reports of death related to the "Momo Challenge" in the United States, that does not mean parents shouldn't be on alert. Hamer said the main things parents need to do are: Track your child's internet usage. Get apps that limit your child's access to certain features. Keep an open line of communication with your child. "There are many different applications out there. The technology can be just as much as a help as it can be a harm," Hamer said. "I have a program I use called 'Qustodio' and I use it for all of my children. It has various levels of control, from completely locking them down to simply allowing you to monitor what’s going on." Right now, law enforcement officials don't know who's behind "Momo." In a statement to Fox News, WhatsApp recommended users block Momo's contact and report it to WhatsApp. Parents, if you hear your children talking about the "Momo Challenge," Hamer advises you to talk with them about the dangers and report anything suspicious to law enforcement. The news broadcast source was news4jax.com WARNING: The creature looks creepy. It can have a startling effect. Edited January 28, 2019 by turtletwo added to it 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not me Posted January 28, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 14 Topic Count: 514 Topics Per Day: 0.23 Content Count: 3,196 Content Per Day: 1.44 Reputation: 3,358 Days Won: 1 Joined: 04/06/2018 Status: Offline Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 hour ago, turtletwo said: I recently learned about a suicide challenge game that threatens children About 'Momo Challenge' Technology expert, law enforcement warn of viral social media game By Destiny McKeiver - Multi-media journalist Posted: 8:54 PM, January 24, 2019 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Law enforcement agencies across the country are warning parents about a viral social media game called the "Momo Challenge." According to reports, under the "Momo" alias, children are being manipulated into sharing information or completing various tasks through WhatsApp and if the tasks aren't completed, the children are being blackmailed. "The 'Momo Challenge' is really just another form of cyberbullying or manipulation," said technology expert Christopher Hamer. Hamer compared the new challenge to the "Blue Whale Challenge," which is similar in that it asks players to commit suicide as the final task. The "Momo Challenge" targets teenagers on WhatsApp, trying to convince them to contact the "Momo" character on their cellphones. If they refuse to complete the challenge, threats and pictures are sent in response. On Thursday, News4Jax asked several parents if they had heard about the challenge. Most had not. "I never heard of it before today, but I'll be asking when I see him later on," said one mother, who wished to remain unnamed. Chris Baggett said he does not allow his 11-year-old to use a cellphone. "I let her do kids mode on an iPad, but I control all the apps," he said. According to the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, its Intelligence Unit has seen some talk about the game making the rounds on the web, but we have not had reported incidents in St. Johns County. RELATED: Warning: New online ‘challenge' urges teens to commit suicide Although there haven't been any reports of death related to the "Momo Challenge" in the United States, that does not mean parents shouldn't be on alert. Hamer said the main things parents need to do are: Track your child's internet usage. Get apps that limit your child's access to certain features. Keep an open line of communication with your child. "There are many different applications out there. The technology can be just as much as a help as it can be a harm," Hamer said. "I have a program I use called 'Qustodio' and I use it for all of my children. It has various levels of control, from completely locking them down to simply allowing you to monitor what’s going on." Right now, law enforcement officials don't know who's behind "Momo." In a statement to Fox News, WhatsApp recommended users block Momo's contact and report it to WhatsApp. Parents, if you hear your children talking about the "Momo Challenge," Hamer advises you to talk with them about the dangers and report anything suspicious to law enforcement. The news broadcast source was news4jax.com WARNING: The creature looks creepy. It can have a startling effect. It is such a different world than when I was a kid. The definition of right and wrong was just beginning to be changed. The fruit of such a change is what we’re seeing. Right and wrong doesn’t matter any more. Only getting what one wants at the moment. No knowledge or fear of God before their eyes. Like the law they passed in New York where you can kill a baby up to the time it’s born. Evil has become good and good evil. And the evil is celebrated. All I can say is press into Christ more, so He can/will manifest Himself more in our lives. Blessings much love in Christ, Not me 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure of eighty Posted January 28, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 7 Topic Count: 242 Topics Per Day: 0.12 Content Count: 1,562 Content Per Day: 0.77 Reputation: 877 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/15/2018 Status: Offline Share Posted January 28, 2019 If this isn't birdbox coming to life ... So weird. Glad I was born in the 90's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamptlneb Posted January 28, 2019 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 7 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 48 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 44 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/26/2017 Status: Offline Share Posted January 28, 2019 How very sad. Our culture is bound and determined to ruin children one way or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr3032 Posted January 28, 2019 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 13 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 332 Content Per Day: 0.15 Reputation: 273 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/23/2018 Status: Offline Share Posted January 28, 2019 Whilst unpleasant, I doubt any children would actually kill themselves for the sake of an internet challenge. Then again, I didn't think anyone would do that "puffy lips" challenge again after several people's lips had exploded - perhaps I give people too much credit. Keep in mind that, should this challenge be issued to your child, to report the user's profile. They can always simply create another account, but it really does help to put a damper on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sower Posted January 28, 2019 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 14 Topic Count: 32 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 5,268 Content Per Day: 0.97 Reputation: 5,888 Days Won: 1 Joined: 07/09/2009 Status: Online Share Posted January 28, 2019 7 hours ago, turtletwo said: I recently learned about a suicide challenge game that threatens children About 'Momo Challenge' Thanks, turtle. I have twelve grand kids. I googled 'momo challenge', and found out it has got someway into "Minecraft", that my grand kids use/play. Will give my children the heads up. And thank you for the heads up! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtletwo Posted January 29, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 35 Topic Count: 1,192 Topics Per Day: 0.19 Content Count: 7,264 Content Per Day: 1.18 Reputation: 15,710 Days Won: 194 Joined: 07/15/2007 Status: Offline Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 23 hours ago, Sower said: Thanks, turtle. I have twelve grand kids. I googled 'momo challenge', and found out it has got someway into "Minecraft", that my grand kids use/play. Will give my children the heads up. And thank you for the heads up! @Sower You're welcome. I'm glad I could be of help, praise God Twelve! Wow. That's a blessing and they are blessed to have their grandpa looking out for them. My son knows more about games than I do. When we read your reply he said if it's getting into "Minecraft" that's really bad because it's so popular and tends to be considered harmless. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sower Posted January 29, 2019 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 14 Topic Count: 32 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 5,268 Content Per Day: 0.97 Reputation: 5,888 Days Won: 1 Joined: 07/09/2009 Status: Online Share Posted January 29, 2019 3 hours ago, turtletwo said: @Sower You're welcome. I'm glad I could be of help, praise God Twelve! Wow. That's a blessing and they are blessed to have their grandpa looking out for them. My son knows more about games than I do. When we read your reply he said if it's getting into "Minecraft" that's really bad because it's so popular and tends to be considered harmless. just a few........... https://nypost.com/2018/08/16/disturbing-momo-suicide-game-has-taken-over-minecraft/ https://hitechchronicle.com/2018/08/the-momo-challenge-has-appeared-in-minecraft/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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