Alert for a TikTok challenge that talks about a fake rape day

From the app, they said they would remove any type of content that violates security policies. (Photo: Adobe Stock)

In recent days, several TikTok users have warned of an alleged viral challenge that allegedly prompted a group of men to declare April 24 “International Rape Day”. Although the images are not available, hundreds of people have made the videos to alert the women. From the app, they said they couldn’t find the original material on the platform.

Millions of social media users shared reactions to the suspected threat who would have been born on TikTok. While the most downloaded app of 2020 is ruled by humorous dances and videos, it also offers space for other demos. It is precisely in this social network that most of the discussion about the virus took place: the hashtag # april24 received more than 70 million visits and over 1000 videos with safety warnings have been posted.

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One of the posts that went viral is that of Joanna Lynne. The woman shared what the challenge is about and expressed concern, saying that for many it was probably a joke, but some might take it seriously. Although not all men do, some will Yes some are already too manyHe said in the video.

“Even though it’s a joke, it’s not funny, it’s really scary. I would rather they were safe than something happened to them, ”said another TikTok user who also made a video to explain what the alleged challenge is. Warning it was also disseminated via Twitter and Facebook.

It is not yet known what is the origin of the virus which would aim to make April 24 the day of the rape. TikTok reported in a statement that he could not locate the suspected images among his files with six men.

“Although we couldn’t find any evidence on our video platform for this, our security team remains vigilant and we will remove content that violates our policies, “said a spokesperson for the social network, as reported. USA today.

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This American media also investigated the matter after seeing the large number of publications warning against April 24. Analyzed over 100 videos on TikTok with the hashtag # april24 and contacted users who claimed to have seen the original material.

Finally, concluded that there was no evidence that a group of men announced their intention to sexually assault women on Saturday, April 24.

TIC Tac, property of the Chinese company ByteDance, it is one of the most popular platforms in the world. It is very popular with young people and adolescents and is used in particular to make a variety of short videos, from a few seconds to a minute. In October 2020, TikTok would have exceeded two billion mobile downloads worldwide.