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.

Fact Check Internet Hoaxes

Do NOT share the “How to Survive a Heart Attack” Cough CPR hoax
ByCraig Haley January 5, 2018October 8, 2019

A message is circulating social media that claims coughing during the onset of a heart attack…

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Internet Hoaxes

Online rumours claims onions absorb against flu virus. Fact Check
ByCraig Haley January 4, 2018January 4, 2018

Rumours claim that leaving unpeeled onions in a room can protect nearby people from the flu,…

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Facebook Internet Hoaxes

Is there a “new hack” on Facebook that posts dirty videos? Fact Check
ByCraig Haley January 4, 2018June 4, 2020

A number of messages spreading on Facebook claim that hackers are posting hurtful, offensive or dirty…

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Facebook Fact Check Internet Hoaxes

Fake Facebook message warns users not to accept Andrea Wilson hacker
ByCraig Haley January 3, 2018June 26, 2020

A message is spreading across social media that warns users not to accept a Facebook user…

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Internet Hoaxes

Does a photo show New Year fireworks in Europe from space? Fact Check
ByCraig Haley January 2, 2018January 2, 2018

A photo is circulating social media that claims to show a satellite image of the New…

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In The News Stay Safe Online

Man learns of own “death” in callous Internet scam
ByCraig Haley January 2, 2018

While the term “It’s not official until it’s on Facebook” may be becoming somewhat of a…

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Internet Hoaxes

Fake News – Michelle Obama arrested for domestic violence
ByCraig Haley January 2, 2018

Claims that former First Lady Michelle Obama was arrested for domestic violence come from the “Busta…

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Quiz

The Big Fat That’s Nonsense Quiz 2017 – 15 Qs
ByCraig Haley December 30, 2017February 7, 2018

The year is almost up… time to test your knowledge of online nonsense in 2017. 15…

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Facebook Internet Hoaxes

The Top 7 Internet Hoaxes of 2017
ByCraig Haley December 29, 2017January 2, 2018

There has been no shortage of online nonsense spreading in 2017 and it’s fair to say…

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Internet Hoaxes

Network of fake news websites targets Roy Moore and Alabama
ByCraig Haley December 28, 2017December 28, 2017

A network of fake news sites with the same owner has been keeping itself busy with…

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