Internet Hoaxes

  • Internet Hoaxes

Photo of elephant carrying lion cub to water. Fact Check

A photo appears to show an elephant carrying an exhausted young lion cub in its trunk to water, accompanied by…

6 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

When does a hoax stop being a hoax? The “OK” sign and “White Power”

In April 2017, two journalists sparked outcry on social media – and subsequently the mainstream media - when they gave…

6 years ago
  • Facebook

Fake Facebook message warns not to accept Sherman Stuurman

A warning is spreading online that warns readers not to accept a Facebook user named Sherman Stuurman because he is…

6 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Does a photo show a shark on North Carolina freeway? Fact Check

An image of a shark is spreading across social media along with the claim that it is swimming down the…

6 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Video of a DragonAir Boeing 737 caught in typhoon is fake

A video apparently showing a commercial airliner caught in a typhoon in "Shen Zhen" is circulating online. In the video,…

6 years ago
  • Trump

Did North Carolina clerk refuse gas to evacuating Trump supporter? Fact Check

An article being spread online claims a gas station attendant at a North Carolina store refused to sell gas to…

6 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Is Colin Kaepernick face of Ford USA “Build FORD Tough” campaign? Fact Check

Rumours online claim that NFL player Colin Kaepernick is the face of a new ad campaign for Ford USA’s 'Build…

6 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Viral photo does NOT show evacuation up I-95 to Richmond

An image is spreading online that purports to show a large traffic jam caused by people evacuating up the Interstate…

6 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Is Hurricane Florence picking up sharks? Fact Check

A graphic is spreading across social media that purports to show a news clipping stating that Hurricane Florence "now contains…

6 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Was Colin Kaepernick arrested during football game and fired by Nike? Fact Check

Internet rumours claim that NFL player Colin Kaepernick was arrested after running onto the pitch during a San Francisco football…

6 years ago