Instant 3 month ban for driving while using a mobile phone? Fact Check
A message is circulating social media that claims new legislation has passed through UK Parliament that…
Are millions of children in danger from Easter Egg recall? Fact Check
A number of clickbait websites are recycling a now out-dated product recall for Hatch & Grow…
Does typing BFF in Facebook reveal if your account is at risk? Fact Check
Rumours are circulating Facebook that claim typing BFF into the comments of a Facebook post will…
A list of phantom hacker hoaxes on the Internet
Internet hoaxes that aim to cause alarm by claiming to warn of nefarious digital threats targeting…
Has Pamela Anderson really died aged 50? Fact Check
Online rumours claim that Baywatch actress and model Pamela Anderson has died aged 50. The rumours…
YouTube tackles conspiracy videos with “information cues”
YouTube has announced it is to try and fight fake news by offering their viewers “information…
Facebook remove and ban Britain First Facebook pages – a look back
Facebook has announced it has banned the Facebook pages belonging to Britain First and its leaders….
Britain First claim their leaders “exposed” paedophile ring – Fact Check
A series of graphics and posts published by far-right group Britain First claim or suggest that…
Don’t fall for Facebook posts offering golden envelopes with free cruises
A series of Facebook posts are spreading across the site claiming to offer “20 amazing golden…
Links falsely offer free Heineken keg for beer’s “140th anniversary” – Scam
Watch out for messages on social media – specifically WhatsApp – that urge recipients to click…