Alarming WhatsApp threats: Parents, check your children's cell phones!

Die Polizei warnt Eltern vor Bedrohungen in WhatsApp-Gruppen für Kinder. Regelmäßige Handy-Prüfungen sind dringend empfohlen.
The police warn parents of threats in WhatsApp groups for children. Regular cell phone tests are strongly recommended. (Symbolbild/NAGW)

Alarming WhatsApp threats: Parents, check your children's cell phones!

Neubrandenburg, Deutschland - Attention, parents! A worrying development is currently causing excitement: Children are added to groups via WhatsApp in which they are specifically threatened with death and violence. This alarming practice unsettles the affected children and could also lead to the distribution of criminal content. The police in the Müritz region have already reported a specific case, but sees a high number of unreported cases and fears that this phenomenon is spreading throughout the district.

parents of students, also of primary school children, should urgently review their children's cell phones! Look if your child gets into such dangerous groups. A screenshot of the chats should be made and the group in question should be left immediately. The police also warn: Whatsapp has a minimum age of 13 years for use for good reason! Be vigilant and protect your children from these digital threats!

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OrtNeubrandenburg, Deutschland