Internet Hoaxes

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Zuckerberg will remove Trump from Facebook for 500k likes? It’s a hoax.

A Facebook post is spreading virally across the social media site that purports to show a screenshot of CEO Mark…

8 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

No, WhatsApp still not charging their users…

A flurry of warnings claiming that mobile messaging app WhatsApp will start charging unless you copy and forward a message…

8 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

The “White Gift Box” Farmville virus warning – debunked

A rumour is spreading across Facebook that warns Farmville players of a "white gift box surrounded by blue lace" since…

8 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

No, Durex are NOT releasing an eggplant flavoured condom

Social media has been alight this week with the apparent announcement by condom manufacturer Durex that they will be releasing…

8 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

HOAX – Hannah Chanpong tweeted Hillary Clinton dropping from race

A hoax is spreading across the Internet that claims CBS reporter Hannah Chanpong posted a tweet claiming that staff were…

8 years ago
  • Fact Check

Kayla Scott “Prayer Request” message. Fact Check

A prayer request for the child of a woman named Kayla Scott who allegedly shot himself with a brad nailer…

8 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Despite #RIPMileyCyrus trending, the pop singer is still alive

A trending hashtag on Twitter - #RIPMileyCyrus – has led many to mistakenly believe the US pop singer has passed…

8 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Does typing PIN in reverse at ATM really contact the police?

Various rumours have been spreading online that assert that ATM (cash point) machines are built with a special feature that…

8 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Historic church in Wiltshire turned into a mosque? HOAX

An image is spreading across social media that claims a "historic church" in the UK county of Wiltshire is being…

8 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Should Australians avoid “No Religion” on 2016 census?

Messages are circulating social media that implore Australian readers to tick "Christianity" or the religion they were christened or born…

8 years ago