Twitter trolls use #HarveyLootCrew to spread disinformation
Twitter has been ablaze with a series of photos and posts with the hashtag HarveyLootCrew that…
Did Black Lives Matter protestors block rescue efforts in Texas? Fact Check
A series of rumours and headlines are being shared on social media that claim “Black Lives…
Is FEMA looking to hire 1000 people on $2000 a week contract? Fact check
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, messages are spreading on social media that claim FEMA are…
Has the DOJ really labelled Antifa a terrorist group? Fact check
An article is spreading on social media that claims the DOJ (Department of Justice) has officially…
Did Floyd Mayweather Jr. donate £200 million to Houston? Fact check
Rumours claim that boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. donated a massive $200 million to Houston after the…
This is the fake news and photos spreading about Hurricane Harvey
As is typical after a large scale disaster, a number of rumours have spread online as…
Is a photo of a shark along a Houston freeway real? No, it’s not.
A photo of a shark in the water along with a caption claiming it was taken…
Death hoax claims Dwayne Johnson died in stunt for Fast and Furious
Rumours claim that actor Dwayne Johnson – better known as The Rock – was killed when…
It is legal to use deadly force to protect statues in Texas?
A viral message claiming to come from a police officer states that it is legal to…
Was a boxing promoter called Barry Gibson found dead? Fact check
A series of rumours claim that a promoter named Barry Gibson working on the upcoming boxing…