Internet Hoaxes

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Are sex traffickers using zip ties to lure female motorists from vehicles? Fact Check

Rumours online claim that sex traffickers are marking cars belonging to lone females with zip ties, as a way of…

5 years ago
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Photo shows large blue whale swimming under bridge? Fact Check

An aerial photo claims to show a large blue whale and it's calf while it was swimming under a bridge.…

5 years ago
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Was Ilhan Omar caught on video “partying” on 9/11 anniversary? Fact Check

Rumours online claim that congresswomen Ilhan Omar "partied" on the anniversary of 9/11. Such rumours are typically attached to what…

5 years ago
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Photo claims to show Ilhan Omar at Somalia Training Camp? Fact Check

A photo purporting to be United States congresswoman Ilhan Omar at an Al' Qaida training camp in Somalia is spreading…

5 years ago
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Warning about posting photos of holiday voids home insurance? Fact Check

A warning is circulating social media that claims your home insurance will be void if you post your holiday photos…

5 years ago
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Was Kevin Hart paralyzed after car crash? Fact Check

Messages spreading online claim that US actor Kevin Hart was paralyzed after a serious car crash. FALSE During the early…

5 years ago
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Does photo show Dolphins being swept away by Hurricane Dorian? Fact Check

An image is spreading that appears to show a dolphin being blown out of the sea by strong winds. Captions…

5 years ago
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Does a video of thunder storm over skyscapers show Hurricane Dorian? Fact Check

A video showing a number of buildings and skyscrapers eclipsed by an extremely large storm in the skies above claims…

5 years ago
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Does photo show pro-EU protesters burning Union Flag? Fact Check

A photo appears to show a Union Flag being burned during a pro-EU protest. FALSE The photo appears to show…

5 years ago
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Does using blue bucket at Halloween indicate autism? Fact Check

A message spreading online claims that someone carrying a blue bucket during Halloween trick-or-treating festivities is likely to be autistic,…

5 years ago