• Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Are thieves handing out chemically laced masks to rob houses? Fact Check

5 years ago

Messages online claim that during the coronavirus pandemic, thieves are going door to door claiming to be representing the government…

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House Party app team offer $1 million bounty for source of smear campaign

5 years ago

The developers behind the House Party App have offered a $1,000,000 bounty to anyone who can provide evidence of who…

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Is House Party App hacking online accounts of users? Fact Check

5 years ago

Claims are circulating online that the House Party (Houseparty) app that allows users to video chat and play games with…

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Will “sophisticated scam” steal money when clicking a link? Fact Check

5 years ago

A message spreading on social media warns readers of receiving messages about failed payments, and that this is a "sophisticated…

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

UK workers need to show letter or face fine during coronavirus outbreak? Fact Check

5 years ago

A message is spreading, predominantly in the UK, that claims people need a letter "from tomorrow" from their employer to…

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Has UK banned alcohol consumption amid coronavirus pandemic? Fact Check

5 years ago

Messages online claim that a "strict ban of alcohol" has been issued in the UK amid the coronavirus pandemic. FALSE…

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Is Asda implementing a “no kids” policy in stores? Fact Check

5 years ago

A message spreading online claims that supermarket Asda is starting a "no kids" policy starting "tomorrow" and that only one…

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

“Text from NHS worker” advises people not to buy bread. Fact Check

5 years ago

A message that claims is derived from an "NHS worker" advises everyone to stay indoors and not to leave the…

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Can you wear medical mask both ways depending if you’re sick? Fact Check

5 years ago

Various online messages purport to show how to correctly wear a medical mask. The messages claim you should wear the…

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Lemons, hot water and bicarbonate can cure COVID-19? Fact Check

5 years ago

Messages online claim that drinking hot water with lemons will cure or prevent the COVID-19 disease. FALSE We have seen…