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.

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Phishing emails exploit rumours of Twitter’s plans to dismantle “blue tick” verification – Stay Safe Online
ByCraig Haley November 1, 2022November 1, 2022

Amid rumours that “blue tick” Twitter accounts may have to start paying a monthly subscription fee…

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Here is why ditching the existing Blue Tick on Twitter is a really bad idea
ByCraig Haley November 1, 2022November 1, 2022

In the on-going Twitter rumor mill comes reports that new Twitter top dog Elon Musk is…

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Did Rishi Sunak “magically” make a ring binder turn green? Fact Check
ByCraig Haley October 25, 2022October 25, 2022

A video of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaving Downing Street has re-emerged which apparently shows the…

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Romance scammers replying to your Facebook comments to target victims
ByCraig Haley October 25, 2022October 25, 2022

Romance scammers operating on Facebook are increasingly turning to ‘comment spam’ to target potential victims using…

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The “cosmonaut” scam may be the most ridiculous successful scam we’ve heard about
ByCraig Haley October 14, 2022October 14, 2022

During our long tenure as scam busters, we’ve heard of some pretty audacious cyber crooks out…

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Beware scam Michael Page phishing emails hitting inboxes
ByCraig Haley October 13, 2022October 13, 2022

Cyber crooks are impersonating well known recruitment companies such as Michael Page to lure email users…

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Romance crook gets 25 years jail time for online fraud, DoJ announces – In The News
ByCraig Haley October 5, 2022October 5, 2022

If you’re thinking about getting into the romance scam game, you may want to think again,…

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Fact Check Internet Hoaxes

Does video show seal or manatee in Florida street after Hurricane Ian? Fact Check
ByCraig Haley September 29, 2022September 29, 2022

A video of what appears to be a large seal or manatee moving down a street…

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Fact Check Internet Hoaxes

Did The Simpsons predict death of Queen Elizabeth II – Fact Check
ByCraig Haley September 21, 2022September 21, 2022

Rumours spreading online claim long running US cartoon The Simpsons predicted the death of Queen Elizabeth…

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Boomidiadeal.com – SCAM counterfeit website to avoid
ByCraig Haley September 15, 2022

We always like to include a running archive of websites who are known to be selling…

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