PSNI investigating after teens across Northern Ireland urged to share personal details on ‘inappropriate’ WhatsApp group
Safeguarding advice has been issued to parents and guardians after a WhatsApp group, which allegedly urges young people to share their personal details, was reported to staff at a Co Antrim school.
Teaching staff at Hazelwood Integrated College in Newtownabbey called on parents to be vigilant after they were made aware of the social media group.
A spokesperson for the Whitewell Road school said: “We’ve been made aware of a WhatsApp trend called ‘Post all your contacts except your parents’.
"Students across the country are encouraged to join the group and share personal details.
"The content of this group contains inappropriate content and images, therefore we’d ask parents to be vigilant, discuss the dangers of this with your children and ensure they don’t partake in this group.”
Police are now investigating the issue.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police have been made aware of a WhatsApp group and enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances.”