Internet Hoaxes

  • Internet Hoaxes

Judge Kavanaugh house vandalized causing $11,000 damages – Fact Check

An article being spread online claims that "200 left-wing protestors" vandalized the home of Judge Kavanaugh causing $11,000 worth of…

6 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Paper or fliers attached to windows to carjack vehicles – Fact Check

Warnings claim that criminals have come up with a new way to carjack vehicles by sticking pieces of paper or…

6 years ago
  • Facebook

Chain Facebook message describing “female blackout” is over a year old

A viral Facebook message urges women to set their profile picture as a black square "tomorrow" between 8am and 9pm…

6 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Image shows Mr. Peebles, world’s smallest cat? Fact Check

An image purports to show the “world’s smallest cat”, Mr. Peebles, which measures in at 6.1 inches high and 19.2…

6 years ago
  • Facebook

Is Facebook banning military emblems? Fact Check

Messages claims that Facebook is actively banning military emblems from appearing on their website. Many such messages urge users to…

6 years ago
  • Facebook

Does the Facebook fundraiser feature take recurring monthly payments? Fact Check

A message is being copied across Facebook that warns readers about Facebook's Fundraiser feature, which, according to the message, can…

6 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Did Trump declare October 4th “Bring Your Bible to School Day”? Fact Check

Rumours online claim that President Trump has declared October 4th to be "Bring Your Bible to School Day", a day…

6 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Miscaptioned drowned pig photos spread in aftermath of Hurricane Florence

A series of photos showing drowned animals – specifically pigs – are spreading online through social media along with the…

6 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Warning claims two men knocking on doors are dangerous – Fact Check

A warning is circulating social media that claims two men are knocking on doors in local neighborhoods claiming to be…

6 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Did student prank school by putting laxatives in lemonade? Fact Check

Videos are spreading online that claim to show the consequence of a school prank where a student spiked the school…

6 years ago