Are thieves using face masks doused in chemicals to rob people?

Posted on AllSides April 16th, 2020
From The Center
FACT CHECK

A viral Facebook post shared more than 1,700 times claims thieves are handing out chemically doused face masks to knock people out before robbing them.

“Please be cautious & safe,” the post stated.

Verdict: False

No news reporting about such robberies could be found. The same post has been shared in several different countries without specific details about the alleged robberies

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