Reports were based on stories of teenagers being targeted by people presenting themselves as a character named Momo, trying to persuade people to contact them through their cell phones.

Nov 30, 2020 · 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 …

Apr 27, 2025 · While the Momo hoax - or meme, or horror story, or scam - was mostly put to bed in 2019, its legacy lingers with the circulation of new videos on TikTok and YouTube.

Feb 27, 2019 · Momo is a “suicide” game, known to be played on WhatsApp. The image of Momo is a disturbing face of a girl, with black dishevelled hair, large eyes and a wide mouth. The …

Jun 21, 2025 · Contrary to popular belief, Momo wasn’t born out of dark web rituals or hidden online games. In fact, she originated in a Tokyo art gallery. The image that shocked millions …

Feb 26, 2019 · Momo allegedly targets young children by encouraging them to text a number on WhatsApp, which then sends them instructions to complete a series of increasingly bizarre …

By now, you’ve probably heard of the “Momo Challenge” - the creepy, birdlike female sculpture that allegedly encouraged kids to commit suicide or acts of self-harm via YouTube videos and …

5 days ago · Here are 8 key points that highlight how momos and dumplings differ in origin, taste, and preparation.

Feb 28, 2019 · 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 …

Mar 13, 2019 · The Momo Challenge is a viral internet hoax that caused a worldwide panic in 2018–19. It involves a fake social media challenge in which a grotesque character, named …