Craig Haley

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

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

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

5 years ago
  • In The News

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

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

5 years ago
  • Fact Check

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

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

5 years ago
  • Fact Check

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

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

5 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

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

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

5 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Has UK banned alcohol consumption amid coronavirus pandemic? Fact Check

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

5 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

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

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

5 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

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

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

5 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

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

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

5 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

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

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

5 years ago