French Police Warn of TikTok Accounts Using Pizza Emoji for Child Exploitation Links

Authorities urge the public to report these accounts, which redirect users to platforms like Telegram where illegal content is monetized.

French Police Nationale issued a public warning on March 26, 2025, about TikTok accounts using the pizza emoji to covertly link to child exploitation content.
The accounts often redirect users to platforms like Telegram, where illegal material is sold, rather than hosting such content directly on TikTok.
The pizza emoji, used as a code for 'cheese pizza' (a known abbreviation for 'child porn'), highlights the covert tactics of online predators.
Investigations by French authorities have already led to arrests, including a January case where 77 buyers of illegal content were identified and are now being prosecuted.
The public is advised to report suspicious accounts to the Pharos platform and follow safety guidelines, particularly for minors, to avoid sharing personal information or images online.