A creepy viral WhatsApp meme called Momo is scaring kids, worrying police, and has been linked to at least one death

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• A creepy WhatsApp meme based around a character called Momo is spreading panic on the internet.
• The phenomenon, which originated in South America, involves teens being sent violent images, dares, and threats.
• Some reports suggest that messages from Momo accounts have encouraged people to kill themselves.
• Police in Argentina are investigating the link between the character and the death of a 12-year-old girl.
• Officers in Mexico, Spain, and the US have warned people away from interacting with the meme.

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A creepy WhatsApp meme based around a grotesque, bird-like horror character called Momo has been spreading panic online and has even been linked to a death.

Police forces have warned people away from interacting with accounts using the photo of Momo, especially in Spanish speaking countries and in South America, where the trend originated.

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