• Phishing

Watch out for “HM Courts & Tribunal” Penalty Charge phishing email scam

4 years ago

An email scam targeting UK recipients claims to come from the HM Courts and Tribunals Service demanding a payment because…

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Does 1960s artwork with protective bubbles predict life in 2022? Fact Check

4 years ago

Claims on social media purport to show a painting created during the 1960s showing people on the street inside protective…

  • Fact Check

Have police arrested members of Antifa or Proud Boys for starting wildfires? Fact Check

4 years ago

Online rumours claim that police have arrested several individuals affiliated with either the Antifa movement or “The Proud Boys” organisation…

  • Phishing

Phishing email tells recipients their car lights may have been left on

4 years ago

A phishing email scam is attempting to lure recipients to malicious websites by claiming they may have left their car…

  • Fact Check

Did Trump refer to Tammy Duckworth in tweet as “Nolegs”? Fact Check

4 years ago

A screenshot of a tweet allegedly made by President Trump referring to Senator Tammy Duckworth as "Lieutenant Nolegs Duckworth" is…

  • Useful Guides

Here are some quick tips for parents to help avoid inappropriate videos online

4 years ago

We've compiled a quick list of tips to help parents and social media users avoid graphic, distressing or inappropriate videos…

  • Fact Check

Did Kamala Harris threaten to round-up Trump supporters? Fact Check

4 years ago

A meme circulating social media claims that Democratic Vice President candidate Kamala Harris said that after impeaching Donald Trump, Trump…

  • Fact Check

Is Argos giving away free TVs on Facebook? Fact Check

4 years ago

Posts on Facebook claim that homeware retailer Argos is giving away free TVs and users can win one by interacting…

  • In The News

Facebook will remove posts supportive of Trump’s comments about voting twice

4 years ago

Facebook has announced that it will ban users sharing video of President Trump encouraging an audience in North Carolina to…

  • Fact Check

Does Kyle Rittenhouse have a lengthy criminal history? Fact Check

4 years ago

Messages on social media claim the teenager who shot three people during protests in Wisconsin – Kyle Rittenhouse – has…