• Stay Safe Online

Beware of HMRC text message about coronavirus tax rebate. It’s a scam

5 years ago

Scammers are sending out text messages claiming to be from the government or HMRC claiming UK residents can claim tax…

  • Stay Safe Online

Beware fake text messages in UK claiming you’ve “left the house 3 times today”

5 years ago

Those in the UK should be on alert for fake messages claiming they have been fined for leaving the house…

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

How to spot fake coronavirus posts on social media

5 years ago

Anyone who follows our website regularly will know that there has been a plethora of coronavirus themed rumours, misinformation and…

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Fake free pass for Netflix messages spreading on social media

5 years ago

Social media users should be on the lookout for messages claiming to offer free Netflix passes that – according to…

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

“I have no income due to coronavirus” payment relief viral message. Fact Check

5 years ago

A message online claims that those who have experienced loss of income due to the coronavirus outbreak can only claim…

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Image of coffins shows coronavirus victims who died in Italy on one day? Fact Check

5 years ago

A picture of coffins spreading on social media claims to show the number of people who died in one day…

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

COPD and asthma sufferers can get 5 day rescue pack amid coronavirus? Fact Check

5 years ago

A claim on social media states that those in the UK with asthma or COPD can contact their GP in…

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Do people need to be home by 11.40pm to avoid disinfectant spray? Fact Check

5 years ago

A message spreading across social media warns readers to make sure they are "off the street" by 11.40pm and have…

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Video shows man forcibly arrested during lockdown in Italy? Fact Check

5 years ago

A video is spreading that purports to show Italian police arresting a man with a "leg sweep" who was violating…

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Did Sky News taken down news report video about the coronavirus? Fact Check

5 years ago

A YouTube video claims that a Sky News report about treating coronavirus patients at the Cremona Hospital in Lombardy in…