Author: Craig Haley

Craig Haley has been writing about technology for over a decade and specializes in online privacy, social media and Internet folklore. He has served as editor of ThatsNonsense.com since it began in 2009. Craig has a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science from the University of Plymouth. You can reach out to Craig on Twitter @craighaley101 or on Linked In here. You can read Craig's posts below.

Internet Hoaxes

Optical illusion can tell you how stressed you are? Fact Check
ByCraig Haley November 22, 2018January 21, 2019

An optical illusion is spreading online along with the claims that it was created by a…

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Facebook Survey/Rewards Schemes

Fake Facebook page offers weekend for two at Shard London
ByCraig Haley November 22, 2018November 22, 2018

A Facebook post claiming you can win a weekend away for two people at The Shard…

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419 Nigerian Fraud Facebook Stay Safe Online

Two real life stores about the dangers of fake Facebook competitions
ByCraig Haley November 21, 2018November 21, 2018

Facebook is plagued with posts claiming you can win expensive items like holidays, cars, campervans, mini-homes…

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Facebook

Fake Facebook post claims First Choice offering free holiday to Costa Rica
ByCraig Haley November 20, 2018

Viral Facebook posts claim that those who share a post can win an all-inclusive holiday to…

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Internet Hoaxes

Does pressing “cancel” twice on ATM stop PIN from being stolen? Fact Check
ByCraig Haley November 17, 2018June 19, 2019

A message spreading online claims that those wishing to withdraw cash from an ATM should press…

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Internet Hoaxes

Outdated frozen vegetable recall story spreads across social media
ByCraig Haley November 16, 2018November 16, 2018

A warning dating back from July 2018 is spreading again about a frozen vegetable recall with…

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Facebook Internet Hoaxes

Is Facebook removing image of cross carved into tree? Fact Check
ByCraig Haley November 16, 2018November 16, 2018

A photo of a cross carved from a trunk of a tree that, according to the…

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Internet Hoaxes

Should you enter incorrect PIN to see if card reader is fake? Fact Check
ByCraig Haley November 15, 2018August 4, 2021

A warning that urges readers to enter an incorrect PIN when using a card reader to…

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In The News Twitter

Pay your respects to the real John Lewis, Twitter’s most patient user
ByCraig Haley November 15, 2018November 15, 2018

This festive season, spare a thought for the man dubbed the “most patient Twitter user on…

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Internet Hoaxes Trump

Did Donald Trump Jr. say “let California burn” – Fact Check
ByCraig Haley November 14, 2018November 14, 2018

A meme is spreading online that claims Donald Trump Jr., son of President Donald Trump, said…

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