Craig Haley

  • Stay Safe Online

Beware of HMRC text message about coronavirus tax rebate. It’s a scam

Scammers are sending out text messages claiming to be from the government or HMRC claiming UK residents can claim tax…

7 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

Beware fake text messages in UK claiming you’ve “left the house 3 times today”

Those in the UK should be on alert for fake messages claiming they have been fined for leaving the house…

7 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

How to spot fake coronavirus posts on social media

Anyone who follows our website regularly will know that there has been a plethora of coronavirus themed rumours, misinformation and…

7 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Fake free pass for Netflix messages spreading on social media

Social media users should be on the lookout for messages claiming to offer free Netflix passes that – according to…

7 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

“I have no income due to coronavirus” payment relief viral message. Fact Check

A message online claims that those who have experienced loss of income due to the coronavirus outbreak can only claim…

7 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Image of coffins shows coronavirus victims who died in Italy on one day? Fact Check

A picture of coffins spreading on social media claims to show the number of people who died in one day…

7 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

COPD and asthma sufferers can get 5 day rescue pack amid coronavirus? Fact Check

A claim on social media states that those in the UK with asthma or COPD can contact their GP in…

7 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Do people need to be home by 11.40pm to avoid disinfectant spray? Fact Check

A message spreading across social media warns readers to make sure they are "off the street" by 11.40pm and have…

7 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Video shows man forcibly arrested during lockdown in Italy? Fact Check

A video is spreading that purports to show Italian police arresting a man with a "leg sweep" who was violating…

7 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Did Sky News taken down news report video about the coronavirus? Fact Check

A YouTube video claims that a Sky News report about treating coronavirus patients at the Cremona Hospital in Lombardy in…

7 years ago