Momo Challenge

• TikTok survey finds ‘hoax challenges’ are scaring teens. What’s being done?

  Rumours about hoax challenges like 'Momo' are scaring teens who are using TikTok, according to a new survey. Now the app is promising to ramp up its user safety resources.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2021
  
• Viral hoax Momo set to become a horror movie

  The producers of 'The Grudge' and 'The Ring' franchise are reportedly joining forces to create a horror film based on the dangerous 2018 online hoax.

  Entertainment

  Jul 11, 2019
  
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• Nighttime podcast recap: Dark side of the glove

  When host Jordan Bonaparte first heard of Halifax's "Glove Guy," he immediately dismissed it as untrue or an exaggeration. His initial conclusion couldn't have been more wrong.

  Entertainment

  May 31, 2019
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• Our susceptibility to online hoaxes is undermining the cause of online safety

  Police, schools and media outlets helped fuel the Momo Challenge hysteria. Rob Breakenridge says we should reflect on how the hoax got so out of hand.

  Commentary

  Mar 9, 2019
• Guelph school boards address ‘Momo challenge’ with parents, teachers

  Both Wellington Catholic and Upper Grand district school boards are encouraging parents to speak with their children about internet safety.

  Education

  Mar 4, 2019
• Kingston school board readies teachers to discuss Momo challenge hoax in the classroom

  The "Momo challenge" has been linked to a number of well-known apps like Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube and even YouTube Kids.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2019
• From suicide tips on YouTube to the Momo challenge hoax, parents have more to worry about online

  Experts want parents to know the bigger picture: make sure you are monitoring what your child is consuming online.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 27, 2019
• Police in Pointe-Claire warn parents about the online Momo Challenge hoax

  Police are warning elementary school parents in Pointe-Claire about the international hoax known as the Momo Challenge.

  Sep 28, 2018