Internet phenomenon "Momo": After chain letter now suicide challenge?

There is a risk that the phenomenon will spread further due to the high media attention. "Momo" first became known through a WhatsApp chain letter that frightened children and young people and forced them to forward it with a death threat.

Children and young people should be informed that "Momo" is a fictitious character. If they are contacted, they should not respond, immediately block the contact and contact a trusted person. In the case of concrete threats, the police should be informed.

Challenges based on a similar pattern appear time and again, most recently in connection with the "Blue Whale Challenge". You can find more information on this challenge and possible courses of action here.(Source: jugendschutz.net - Fachkräfte Informationsservice) Further information

• Dangerous trend - challenges on the net
• Chain letters in WhatsApp
• Internet complaints centers