Claim(permalink)
Says a challenge called "Momo" is appearing online in apps and children’s programs and threatens kids in an attempt to force them into performing harmful acts.
✓politifact rating: not credible; published on 2019-03-06
Factors
veracity
not credible
Political Leaning
left political leaning
Sentiment
neutral sentiment
Date published
2019-03-06
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