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The Momo challenge is a hoax. But the online culture and financial rewards that made it seem feasible are scary.
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Nagpur City Police on X: "Momo suicide game risking your teens after #Bluewhale . The Momo game refers to an online challenge for which an avatar of a grotesque woman is being
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