Internet Hoaxes

  • Trump

Screenshot of “photoshopped” job approval ratings spreads across social media

In an arena as divisive as American politics is right now, it's probably advisable not to post political stats that…

6 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Has ship SS Cotopaxi reappeared after going missing in Bermuda Triangle? Fact Check

Rumours on the Internet claim a ship called the SS Cotopaxi has reappeared in the Bermuda Triangle, 90 years after…

6 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Inaccurate headlines claim LA City Council removing Trump’s Walk of Fame star

An article with the following headline "BREAKING: LA City Council Makes Final Decision To PERMANENTLY REMOVE Trump's Walk Of Fame…

6 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

No, Michael J. Fox isn’t dead at the age of 57

As they say, stories of his death have been greatly exaggerated. The Internet killed off yet another celebrity this week,…

6 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Did France pass law saying children can consent to sex with adults – Fact Check

An article written on a website called YourNewsWire.com is spreading virally that claims France has passed a law saying children…

6 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Has Outback Steakhouse banned Trump supporters? Fact Check

Rumours that restaurant chain Outback Steakhouse have banned Trump supporters from their locations are spreading across social media. The rumours…

6 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Is lettuce covered with a thin layer of plastic? Fact Check

Rumours and videos spreading online claim that many romaine lettuces (or lettuce in general) are being sold to the customer…

6 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Will Mars be big as Moon in cosmic event that happens every 35000 years? Fact Check

An article spreading virally across the Internet claims that a “cosmic event” that only happens every 35,000 years will occur…

6 years ago
  • Internet Hoaxes

Facebook video shows contactless reader steal $30 from victim. Is it real?

A video claims to demonstrate how easy it is to steal money from those with contactless debit or credit cards…

6 years ago
  • Facebook

Does copying Facebook post allow you to see more friends on newsfeed? Fact check

Facebook posts circulating on the social platform urge readers to copy and paste them so users can see more friends…

6 years ago