Internet Hoaxes

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

The British £20 note contains images of 5G and coronavirus? Fact Check

Conspiracy themed messages online claim that the British £20 note contains an image of the coronavirus structure as well as…

5 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Was Dr. Charles Lieber arrested for developing coronavirus? Fact Check

Online messages claim that Dr. Charles Lieber, the Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard University,…

5 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Did doctors in China advise gargling salty water to prevent coronavirus? Fact Check

A message online allegedly from "doctors in China" claims to offer a list of things people can do to protect…

5 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

COVID-19 stands for Chinese Originated Viral Infectious Disease? Fact Check

Rumours online claim that COVID-19 stands for "Chinese Originated Viral Infectious Disease", and the 19 originates from the fact that…

5 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Does video show Chinese protesters tearing down 5G masts? Fact Check

A video claims to show people in China tearing down 5G masts amid claims that the cellular technology is causing…

5 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Is Walmart introducing “staggered shopping schedule”? Fact check

Rumours online claim that Walmart and Sam's Club are introducing a "staggered shopping schedule" to its locations based on age…

5 years ago
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McDonald’s UK reopening April 6th? Fact Check

Messages on social media claim that Mcdonald's UK will be reopening their stores on April 6th for both Drive Thru…

5 years ago
  • Fact Check

Message warns not to accept a video called “move your cucu”? Fact Check

Messages online warn not to accept or open a video called "move your cucu" since it is a virus that…

5 years ago
  • 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
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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