New mobile game Pokemon Go has become an overnight sensation with USA fans but also played a role in armed robberies in Missouri, the discovery of a body in Wyoming and minor injuries to fans distracted by the app, officials and news media reported on Monday.
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In the meantime, apart from the Malware, the excitement among Pokemon Go fans may soon wane if they realize just how many bad people are out there to take advantage of them.
The app aims to incorporate exercise into the world of gaming.
Local landmarks, like libraries, parks, fountains, and police stations can be marked as Pokestops and Gyms-where players can collect in-game perks or use their Pokemon to fight other Pokemon.
“For safety’s sake, never play Pokemon GO when you’re on your bike, driving a vehicle, riding a hoverboard, or anything else where you should be paying attention, and of course never wander away from your parents or your group to catch a Pokemon”, the website states. Ian McKee and his friend Sara are following that advice.
“About eight or nine people have been robbed by four men over the past couple of days”, the O’Fallon Police Department told Gizmodo.
The Northbridge Police posted to its Facebook page warning Pokemon Go players about some of the dangers that are inherent in the popular smartphone game. Suspects put a beacon at a location to attract players to that exact spot.
“People really need to watch what they’re doing and make sure their kids understand where this game could lead them”, Hardin said.
“It is just a game that was made for fun and made for people to enjoy it, but you have to be safe while you do it”, she said.
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“So be careful and be mindful where you are. Because someone could be trying to lure you in to attack you or do harm to you”, Carpenter said.
