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Police warn about WhatsApp 'girl houses', girls sharing personal photos

Police warn about WhatsApp 'girl houses', girls sharing personal photos

Police in Amsterdam are warning about 'WhatsApp girls' houses,' where children as young as 11 share personal photos and videos that may be monitored by anonymous adults. These channels often require auditions and share sensitive location data, leading to concerns about sexual exploitation and the permanent nature of the shared media.

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