Craig Haley

  • Fact Check

Is House Party App hacking online accounts of users? Fact Check

Claims are circulating online that the House Party (Houseparty) app that allows users to video chat and play games with…

7 years ago
  • Fact Check

Will “sophisticated scam” steal money when clicking a link? Fact Check

A message spreading on social media warns readers of receiving messages about failed payments, and that this is a "sophisticated…

7 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

UK workers need to show letter or face fine during coronavirus outbreak? Fact Check

A message is spreading, predominantly in the UK, that claims people need a letter "from tomorrow" from their employer to…

7 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Has UK banned alcohol consumption amid coronavirus pandemic? Fact Check

Messages online claim that a "strict ban of alcohol" has been issued in the UK amid the coronavirus pandemic. FALSE…

7 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Is Asda implementing a “no kids” policy in stores? Fact Check

A message spreading online claims that supermarket Asda is starting a "no kids" policy starting "tomorrow" and that only one…

7 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

“Text from NHS worker” advises people not to buy bread. Fact Check

A message that claims is derived from an "NHS worker" advises everyone to stay indoors and not to leave the…

7 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Can you wear medical mask both ways depending if you’re sick? Fact Check

Various online messages purport to show how to correctly wear a medical mask. The messages claim you should wear the…

7 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Lemons, hot water and bicarbonate can cure COVID-19? Fact Check

Messages online claim that drinking hot water with lemons will cure or prevent the COVID-19 disease. FALSE We have seen…

7 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

4 text messages scams about coronavirus you should avoid

We take a look at four text messages scams that have been spreading during the coronavirus outbreak. Scammers have wasted…

7 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

5 posts about coronavirus you should NOT be sharing

While misinformation spreads rapidly across social media about the coronavirus, we take a look at five of the most popular…

7 years ago