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Is the Internet’s most famous hoaxer Paul Horner dead?

9 years ago

When we hear news beginning to break that the Internet's most prolific hoaxer (by far) has died, the natural response…

  • Stay Safe Online

The scam Virgin Media email without a scam

9 years ago

Hitting our inboxes this morning was the below email claiming to be from Virgin Media notifying us of a hefty…

  • Internet Hoaxes

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

9 years ago

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

  • Internet Hoaxes

Hocus Pocus the Witch is Back fake poster spreading online

9 years ago

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

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Variations of the Facebook “following me” hoax

9 years ago

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

  • Internet Hoaxes

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

9 years ago

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

  • Internet Hoaxes

Can you really balance an egg during the equinox?

9 years ago

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

  • Facebook

The Facebook “follow” feature explained simply

9 years ago

We discuss the Facebook "follow" feature, what it is, how it works and dispel some myths at the same time.…

  • Facebook

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

9 years ago

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

  • Internet Hoaxes

Was Banksy really arrested in art exhibit in Palestine? Fact Check

9 years ago

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