The Top 7 Internet Hoaxes of 2017
There has been no shortage of online nonsense spreading in 2017 and it’s fair to say…
Network of fake news websites targets Roy Moore and Alabama
A network of fake news sites with the same owner has been keeping itself busy with…
Did mayor of Hoboken, New Jersey, ban the word Christmas? Fake News
Claims are spreading on social media that claim a Muslim mayor just banned the word Christmas…
Did Julia Roberts say Michelle Obama was unfit to clean Melania Trump’s toilet? Fact Check
Claims are spreading on social media that claim US actress Julia Roberts had said during an…
Was a Muslim man arrested after Amtrak train derailment? Fake News
Claims that a Muslim man was arrested after an Amtrak train derailed in Washington State come…
Were 3 poll workers arrested in Birmingham, Alabama for fraud? Fact Check
A fake news “fauxtire” website has claimed that 3 poll workers in Birmingham, Alabama, have been…
Is Target owned by a Muslim or based in France? Fact Check
A brief rumour is circulating the Internet that claims US discount store retailer Target is now…
Is photo of dog pooping outside 10 Downing Street real?
A photo apparently shows a dog taking a “number 2” outside of 10 Downing Street has…
Is “Do You Want To Play With My Balls?” a real children’s book? Fact Check
Several high profile Facebook pages have shared a video of someone reading from a book titled…
Actor Kirk Douglas dead 4 days before 101st Birthday? Fake News
Rumours are circulating that claim legendary actor Kirk Douglas has died 4 days before his 101st…