Public warned against Blue Whale game

AMMAN — The Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (TRC) on Sunday warned against downloading Blue Whale game, a statement from the commission said.

The TRC said that the game contains a "brainwashing mechanism" that targets teenagers and consists of a series of tasks assigned to players such as watching horror films, listening to loud music, waking up at late hours of the night, self-harming, with the final challenge requiring the player to commit suicide.

Several concerned international agencies and media outlets have warned against the dangers of the game on children and teenagers, said the commission.

The TRC also called on the public not to download apps or games that require personal information or location or apps that automatically use the front camera of the mobile phone.