Internet Hoaxes

  • Fact Check

Does Tom Hiddleston reflection look like character Loki? Fact Check

An image of actor Tom Hiddleston at a restaurant is spreading virally on Twitter because commentators are pointing out that…

4 years ago
  • Fact Check

Warning outlines security risks of installing Voila app. Fact Check

A warning on social media advises against using the Voila smartphone app since doing so allows crooks to open up…

4 years ago
  • Fact Check

Had Christian Eriksen received vaccination shortly before collapse? Fact Check

Messages on social media attempt to link the collapse of Danish footballer Christian Eriksen with a recent vaccination for COVID-19.…

4 years ago
  • Facebook

Does copying message on Facebook reduce sales adverts? Fact Check

A post on Facebook claims you can see less adverts and more posts from friends on your newsfeed by copying…

4 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Did TGA report claim Australia had 210 COVID vaccine deaths? Fact Check

An anti-vaccination post spreading primarily in Australia claims that 210 people have died in the country as a result of…

4 years ago
  • Fact Check

Photos claim to show Jimmy Savile campaigning for Tory party? Fact Check

Two photos depicting former TV personality Jimmy Savile - now considered to be one of the UKs most prolific sex…

4 years ago
  • WhatsApp

Did WhatsApp secretly change group invite setting to “Everyone”?

A message spreading on social media claims that due to recent changes to WhatsApp privacy settings, users can now be…

4 years ago
  • Fact Check

Clicking on USPS text messages give location to sex traffickers? Fact Check

Rumours online warn viewers not to click links on suspicious USPS text messages because this is a way for sex…

4 years ago
  • Fact Check

Has Andrea Agnelli resigned as Juventus president? Fact Check

Viral claims on Twitter that Juventus president Andrea Agnelli has resigned appear to have started from a prank Twitter account.…

4 years ago
  • Fact Check

Did Prince Philip prank Queen by dressing as Palace Guard? Fact Check

A photo of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip are circulating online that claim to show the moment…

4 years ago