![]() One PSNI officer reported seeing a Momo Challenge video from the U.S. “While the threat of a curse may sound silly to an adult, it could be a very frightening prospect for a young child and they may feel under pressure to carry out acts to protect themselves or family from further harm,” Det.-Sgt. Momo may also make threats about what could happen if the directions are not followed, saying they will harm the child’s family or place a curse on them. Once messaged, police say, Momo may respond with disturbing images and instructions, including directions for self-harm. ![]() A Momo-like character has also been spotted in the popular online game Minecraft. The Momo accounts often feature an image of a doll with large eyes and long, black hair. The messages urge children to contact “Momo” via Snapchat, WhatsApp or another popular messaging program. The challenge, as described by the PSNI, involves messages being hidden in seemingly child-friendly games and videos. policing agencies to determine “the extent of the problem” posed by the Momo Challenge. The warning was issued Monday by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), which said it was working with other U.K. ![]() are warning parents about online videos that direct children to harm themselves and threaten them with severe consequences if their instructions are not followed. ![]() Warning: This story contains a disturbing image below.
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