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Viral claim of 188 children for benefits debunked as fiction

A viral story claiming an individual named Alibana Muhammad had 188 children to collect government benefits has been debunked by fact-checking organizations. There is no credible evidence to support the existence of such a person or case. The story likely spread due to its sensational nature, confirmation bias, and the digital echo chamber effect, rather than factual reporting. AI

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Viral claim of 188 children for benefits debunked as fiction

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    The “188 Children” Benefits Myth That Won’t Go Away Viral stories spread fast online, but not all of them are grounded in fact. Photo credit: Unsplash. Dear Che

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