Craig Haley

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Did Trump claim president should be impeached if Dow Jones falls? Fact Check

In the midst of significant plummet of the Dow Jones stock market index to the backdrop of the coronavirus outbreak…

5 years ago
  • Twitter

Twitter launches new “manipulated media” tag to fight misinformation

Twitter has introduced its "manipulated media" tag on its platform for the first time to let their users know that…

5 years ago
  • Fact Check

Could Bloomberg have given each US citizen $1 million from ad spend? Fact Check

Claims are spreading that Michael Bloomberg could have given $1 million dollars to each US citizen using the money he…

5 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Watch out for UK government coronavirus “tax rebate” email scam

UK readers should be aware of a new spate of email scams exploiting the 2019 coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak that claim…

5 years ago
  • Fact Check

Has UK government announced mandatory leave for workplaces on March 6th? Fact Check

Messages on social media claim the UK government announced measures to force all workplaces with over 10 employees to have…

5 years ago
  • In The News

Online vigilante hacks and releases CCTV of scam call centre

An online vigilante in the UK known as Jim Browning is sharing his story - and fascinating footage - after…

5 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Did Dean Koontz “Eyes of Darkness” predict 2019 coronavirus? Fact Check

Claims spreading online purport that the book "Eyes of Darkness" by Dean Koontz predicted the 2019 coronavirus outbreak. MOSTLY FALSE…

5 years ago
  • Fact Check

Has CDC recommended shaving facial hair to protect against coronavirus? Fact Check

Messages on social media purport that he CDC has recommended men shave their facial hair to help protect against the…

5 years ago
  • Fact Check

Can garlic help protect against 2019 coronavirus? Fact Check

Rumours on the Internet advocate eating garlic in order to protect yourself from the 2019 Novel Coronavirus strain and the…

5 years ago
  • Fact Check

The “friend’s uncle” list of coronavirus “facts” – Fact Check

A series of "facts" about the 2019 coronavirus strain are spreading across social media that - according to the message…

5 years ago