Internet Hoaxes

  • Internet Hoaxes

Were 3 NFL teams suspended for staying in locker room during anthem? Fact check

Rumours are spreading online that claim the NFL has suspended three teams that stayed in their lockers rooms during the…

7 years ago
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Hocus Pocus the Witch is Back fake poster spreading online

A fake movie poster advertising Hocus Pocus 2 the Witch is Back is spreading online. Apparently billed as a sequel…

7 years ago
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Variations of the Facebook “following me” hoax

In September 2017, a viral hoax began to circulate rapidly that claimed a Facebook user could discover which Facebook users…

7 years ago
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Message warns of “entered wrong phone number by mistake” trick

A message is spreading on social media that claims criminals can trick victims into handing over a SMS password reset…

7 years ago
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Can you really balance an egg during the equinox?

Each year as either the vernal or autumnal equinox approaches, we hear about the claim that only on these days…

7 years ago
  • Facebook

Typing “following me” in Facebook Block List shows followers? It’s a hoax

A message is spreading across Facebook that claims users can see who is covertly following them by going to the…

7 years ago
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Was Banksy really arrested in art exhibit in Palestine? Fact Check

An online rumour is claiming that popular graffiti artist Banksy was arrested at an art exhibit in Bethlehem, Palestine, and…

7 years ago
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Will child support really end at beginning of 2018? Fact Check

A viral rumour online is claiming that all child support in the United States will end by the beginning of…

7 years ago
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Fake viral photo shows 30 feet waves crashing over Jennette Pier in North Carolina

An image from a photography page is going viral that apparently shows extremely large waves caused by Hurricane Jose crashing…

7 years ago
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Comcast charging customers affected by Hurricane Irma $70? fact check

A social media post claims that Comcast are charging customers affected by Hurricane Irma $70 for a replacement cable box.…

7 years ago