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Omegle closes down

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MANILA -- Anonymous chat app Omegle has closed down, its founder said Thursday.In a statement posted on the website, Leif K-Brooks shut down the service citing the immense stress and financial burden of combating misuse and enduring constant attacks.&quot;Operating Omegle is no longer sustainable, financially nor psychologically,&quot; K-Brooks said. &quot;Franky, I don&#x27;t want to have a heart attack in my 30s.&quot;“Omegle” was the most searched word on Google in the Philippines in 2019.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/12/12/19/list-what-are-the-most-searched-keywords-on-google-philippines-in-2019">LIST: What are the most searched keywords on Google Philippines in 2019?</a></li></ul>Omegle became popular among Filipinos and other nationalities because K-Pop performers used it to surprise their fans.