Reports have emerged of individuals deliberately tampering with toilet paper in restrooms, leaving behind small but suspicious markings. Authorities believe these marks may serve as signals, either to identify targeted stalls or to indicate tampering with the rolls themselves. In some cases, people fear the markings could be linked to contamination or tracking of vulnerable restroom users.

One viral image shows faint red dots drawn on sheets of toilet paper, sparking online speculation. Social media users have shared alarming theories ranging from chemical-laced tissue to organized attempts to track individuals. While not all claims have been verified, the fear is spreading fast.

“It sounds bizarre until you think about how vulnerable people are in public restrooms,” one commenter wrote. “Nobody would ever suspect toilet paper could be dangerous — and that’s what makes it so scary.”

Public health officials haven’t confirmed whether the marks themselves pose direct danger, but they warn that tampering of any kind raises serious red flags. Hygiene experts recommend avoiding suspicious-looking rolls, reporting them to facility managers, and carrying personal tissues or sanitizers as a precaution.

The story has set off a wave of paranoia, with hashtags like #ToiletPaperWarning and #RestroomAlert trending worldwide. Some dismiss it as internet-fueled hysteria, while others insist it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Regardless of the theories, the unsettling reports remind us of one thing: even the most ordinary objects — like a roll of toilet paper — may not always be as harmless as they seem.