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The fake 'disappearing game' that's scaring parents
![The fake 'disappearing game' that's scaring parents](https://simfinuk.com/media/zoo/images/bbc-news-game-of-72_8d7cfcb44be6a2d463f3ee496ee3b0cd.jpg)
13 May 2015
It's sparked frightening headlines and warnings from police departments around the world - but there's no evidence that a social media "game" that encourages children to disappear is anything other than a rumour that's got out of hand. "Game of 72" - a social media challenge where kids are allegedly told to disappear for 72 hours by their friends.
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