Craig Haley

  • In The News

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

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

9 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

The scam Virgin Media email without a scam

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

9 years ago
  • 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…

9 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

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…

9 years ago
  • Facebook

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…

9 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

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…

9 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

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…

9 years ago
  • Facebook

The Facebook “follow” feature explained simply

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

9 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…

9 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

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…

9 years ago