Internet Hoaxes

  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Can using a hairdryer kill off the coronavirus and COVID-19 disease? Fact Check

Messages and videos online claim that patients can cure themselves of the 2019 novel coronavirus by pointing a hairdryer up…

5 years ago
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Message lists “coincidences” between Kurt Cobain, his cousins and Glastonbury? Fact Check

A message spreading on social media claims to list a number of coincidences surrounding the death of Kurt Cobain, the…

5 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Has Stafford Act been evoked causing two week mandatory quarantine? Fact Check

Viral social media and SMS messages claim that the president is going to evoke the Stafford Act due to the…

5 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Did study show majority of COVID-19 fatalities had Ibuprofen in their system? Fact Check

Warnings are circulating online that claim a recent study by a laboratory in Vienna concluded that the vast majority of…

5 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Baby formula companies providing free product during coronavirus outbreak? Fact Check

Various messages spreading online claim that parents can obtain free cases of baby formula during the coronavirus outbreak by calling…

5 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Gargling warm salty water eliminates the coronavirus? Fact Check

A viral message spreading on social media claims that gargling warm water mixed with salt or vinegar will eliminate the…

5 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Image shows train car with COVID-19 markings? Fact Check

An image of a railroad train car appears to show the marking COVID-19 on its side. FALSE Some on social…

5 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Holding breath for 10 seconds detects coronavirus? Fact Check

A message spreading through social media - specifically Facebook and WhatsApp - claims to offer several tips about coronavirus, namely…

5 years ago
  • Fact Check

Is Lidl Club giving away TV’s to those who comment on and share a Facebook post? Fact Check

A Facebook page is offering to give away TV's to "14 lucky fans" if they comment and share a Facebook…

5 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Has Daniel Radcliffe been infected with coronavirus? Fact Check

Online rumours claim that Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe has been tested positive for coronavirus. FALSE The rumour was started…

5 years ago