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…
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…
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…
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…
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”…
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…
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”…
“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…
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…
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….