Craig Haley

  • Fact Check

Image shows two Australian kangaroos “celebrating” the rain? Fact Check

An image claims to show the moment two kangaroos began to celebrate as rain fell on Australia amid the country's…

7 years ago
  • Fact Check

Are sex traffickers using interlocking zip ties to distract victims? Fact Check

A warning spreading on social media claims that sex traffickers are now using a "contraption" of several zip ties interlocked…

7 years ago
  • Fact Check

Is Obama intending to run as President of Kenya in 2021? Fact Check

Rumours online claim that President Barack Obama intends to run for President of Kenya in 2021. FALSE The rumours were…

7 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

The 16 Most Viral Fake Photos & Videos of 2019

2019 was another busy year on the fake photo (and video) front. So we've compiled the most popular that circulated…

7 years ago
  • Facebook

Scam links spread on Messenger offering 5 cartons of Marlboro cigarettes

Links sent primarily through Facebook Messenger claim the recipient can win 5 free cartons of Marlboro cigarettes. FALSE The links,…

7 years ago
  • Fact Check

Was President Trump’s IQ revealed to be only 73? Fact Check

Claims online assert that President Trump has an IQ of only 73. FALSE In 2019 and 2020, rumours asserted that…

7 years ago
  • Facebook

Facebook scam tricks page admins into losing control of their page

If you've just received a message offering you thousands of dollars a week just for posting some ads from your…

7 years ago
  • Quiz

The Big Fat Quiz of Online Nonsense 2019

You can see previous quizzes below. 2018 2017 2016

7 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Round-up of fake images & videos of Iranian missile attacks circulating Internet

A number of fake images and videos are circulating social media claiming to show the Iranian missile attacks on coalition…

7 years ago
  • Fact Check

Dramatic video shows Iranian missile attack in Iraq. Fact Check

A video circulating the Internet purports to show the Iran attack on US airbases in Iraq that occurred in January…

7 years ago