Facebook post claims that Walt Disney World is giving away 5 free tickets per family as a means of celebrating its 50th anniversary. The post ‘Disney World 5 Free Tickets Per Family’ Facebook Giveaway Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
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Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Brand New 2019 Toyota 4Runner’ Facebook Scam
According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, you can win a brand new 2019 Toyota 4Runner just by sharing the post and clicking a link to validate your entry. The post ‘Brand New 2019 Toyota 4Runner’ Facebook Scam appeared first o
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Indonesian Reporting Commission’ Facebook Purge Controversy
On the evening of May 15 2019, participants in popular Facebook groups and related pages became swamped by notifications that they were changing en masse from “closed” to “secret” after other groups with high membership counts
Truth or Fiction?→ Is Facebook Donating $1 for Every Share Towards a Puppy’s Tumor?
On May 10 2019, the Facebook page “Therapy Dogs Give Love” shared the following image and plea (archived here), claiming Facebook was donating $1 for every share of an image of a puppy with a “tumor”: Alongside an image of a
Snopes→ Why Does Facebook Fail to Fix Itself? It’s Partly Humans
The question comes up over and over, with extremist material, hate speech, election meddling and privacy invasions. Why can’t Facebook just fix it?
Snopes→ Facebook Auto-Generates Videos Celebrating Extremist Images
A confidential whistleblower’s complaint shows that the company is inadvertently making use of propaganda by militant groups to auto-generate videos and pages that could be used for networking by extremists.
Hoax-Slayer→ Six Flags ‘5 Free Tickets’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, amusement park Six Flags is giving away five free tickets per family. The post Six Flags ‘5 Free Tickets’ Facebook Giveaway Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ ‘Privacy Focused’ Facebook Puts the Spotlight on Groups
Facebook has suffered hacks, allowed hate speech and live-streamed mass-shooting horror. Amid all that, Mark Zuckerberg is focusing Facebook's future.
Truth or Fiction?→ Does Facebook Deem Images of 9/11 Offensive and Prohibit Them?
On April 1 2019, a Facebook user shared a photograph of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 (archived here), claiming that the social media site “feels this photo is offensive and keeps removing it or hiding it”: Apparently Faceb
Snopes→ Facebook Anticipates an FTC Privacy Fine of Up to $5 Billion
The one-time charge slashed Facebook's first-quarter net income considerably, although revenue grew by 25% in the period.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘£45 Tesco Voucher to Every Family’ Facebook Scam
A post circulating rapidly on Facebook is claiming that large retailer Tesco is giving every family a free voucher valued at £45. The post ‘£45 Tesco Voucher to Every Family’ Facebook Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Facebook, Google Face Hearing on White Nationalism
Controversy over white nationalism and hate speech has dogged online platforms such as Facebook and Google's YouTube for years.
Snopes→ UK Plan Steps Up Global Crackdown on Social Media
"No one in the world has done this before, and it's important that we get it right."
Snopes→ Facebook Facing Housing Discrimination Charges from HUD
Facebook's ad platform is "encouraging, enabling, and causing housing discrimination" because it allows advertisers to exclude people who they don't want to see their ads, HUD claims.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Facebook Lottery Program’ Advance Fee Scam
According to this message, you have won a large sum of money in a lottery program organized by Facebook. The post ‘Facebook Lottery Program’ Advance Fee Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Facebook Extends Ban on Hate Speech to ‘White Nationalists’
Facebook said it concluded after months of "conversations" that white nationalism and separatism cannot be meaningfully separated from white supremacy and organized hate groups.
Hoax-Slayer→ New Facebook Security Issue — Millions of Passwords Stored in Plain Text
In March 2019, Facebook revealed that millions of user passwords were stored in plain text within the company's internal data systems. The post New Facebook Security Issue — Millions of Passwords Stored in Plain Text appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Facebook Stored Millions of Passwords in Plain Text
The social media company confirmed this after a security researcher posted about the issue online.
Snopes→ Facebook Says No One Flagged NZ Mosque Shooting Livestream
Facebook said the gunman's live 17-minute broadcast was viewed fewer than 200 times and the first user report didn't come in until 12 minutes after it ended.
Snopes→ Facebook Says Service Hindered by Lack of Local News
The social media giant said it has found that 40 percent of Americans live in places where there weren't enough local news stories to support its local news service.
Hoax-Slayer→ KFC ‘Free Chicken Buckets’ Facebook Scam
According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, KFC is giving 3 free chicken buckets to EVERYONE as a way of celebrating the company's 67th anniversary. The post KFC ‘Free Chicken Buckets’ Facebook Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slay
Snopes→ Facebook Loses Longtime Product Chief as It Revamps Strategy
The departure follows Zuckerberg's announcement that Facebook will shift its emphasis to private messaging over public sharing.
Hoax-Slayer→ Absurd ‘Servers Very Busy’ Hoax Circulating Rapidly After Facebook Outage
According to this message, Facebook's servers have been very busy lately and the company is asking users to help by sharing the same message to everyone on their contact list. The post Absurd ‘Servers Very Busy’ Hoax Circulating Rapidly A
Snopes→ Zuckerberg Promises a Privacy-Friendly Facebook, Sort Of
In effect, the Facebook co-founder and CEO promised to transform a service known for devouring the personal information shared by its users.
Truth or Fiction?→ #911 Facebook Green Line or Snitch Meme
A long-circulating Facebook status meme of indeterminate claims that typing #911 in a comment will generate a green line or green bar, confirming that the user commenting is “not a snitch.” Variations of the meme (which date back to March
Truth or Fiction?→ Tommy Robinson Banned from Facebook, Instagram
On February 26 2019, British professional provocateur and far-right activist Tommy Robinson (née Steven Yaxley-Lennon) — perhaps best known for his involvement with disinformation purveyors such as political party (and Brexit architects) UKIP and
Hoax-Slayer→ Facebook Scam Post Promises EVERYONE Free Pizza From Little Caesars
According to a post currently being shared across Facebook, pizza chain Little Caesars is giving EVERYONE 3 free large pizzas to celebrate the company’s 60th anniversary. The post Facebook Scam Post Promises EVERYONE Free Pizza From Little Cae
Hoax-Slayer→ No, Dunkin Donuts is NOT Giving Everyone a Free Box of Donuts
A post being shared on Facebook claims that Dunkin Donuts is giving away a free box of donuts to EVERYONE as a means of celebrating the company's anniversary. The post No, Dunkin Donuts is NOT Giving Everyone a Free Box of Donuts appeared first on Hoa
Hoax-Slayer→ Facebook Scam Promises ‘Two Free Tickets To All’ From JetBlue
According to a post being shared on Facebook, US-based airline, JetBlue is giving everyone two free tickets as a way of celebrating the company's 20th birthday. The post Facebook Scam Promises ‘Two Free Tickets To All’ From JetBlue appea
Snopes→ ‘Digital Gangsters’: UK Wants Tougher Rules for Facebook
A committee recommended that social media sites follow a mandatory code of ethics overseen by an independent regulator to better control harmful or illegal content.
Hoax-Slayer→ Costco ‘Free $41 Voucher’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
According to a post that is being shared on Facebook, Costco is giving all Facebook users a gift voucher valued at $41. The post Costco ‘Free $41 Voucher’ Facebook Giveaway Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Report: Facebook, FTC Discussing ‘Multibillion Dollar’ Fine
At issue is whether Facebook is in violation of a 2011 agreement with the FTC promising to protect user privacy.
Snopes→ Gay Muslim Comic Gone from Instagram After Indonesia Warning
The Ministry of Communications said in a statement Instagram had "fulfilled" its request made in a warning letter for the account to be removed.
Snopes→ Did ‘El Chapo’ Testify That He Gave Millions to Pelosi, Schiff, and Clinton?
You can claim anything if you remove evidence from the equation.
Hoax-Slayer→ Facebook ‘Who is Your Soulmate’ Warning Message
Yet another breathless ALL CAPS ‘security’ warning has been let loose on Facebook and is going viral across the network. The message… The post Facebook ‘Who is Your Soulmate’ Warning Message appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Two Silly ‘Forward to Save Your Account’ WhatsApp Hoaxes Combined
According to this widely circulated WhatsApp post, you must forward a message to your WhatsApp contact list or your account will be deleted. The post Two Silly ‘Forward to Save Your Account’ WhatsApp Hoaxes Combined appeared first on Hoax-S
Snopes→ What’s on Your Mind? Facebook Says Nude Statues Shouldn’t Be
Facebook does not "allow ads that depict nudity, even if it isn't sexual in nature. This includes the use of nudity for artistic or educational purposes."
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake Oprah Winfrey Facebook Pages Duping Fans
According to a Facebook Page that calls itself "Oprah W", the US talk-show host Oprah Winfrey is giving away gift cards, cash, cars, and even homes to fans who like, share, and comment. The post Fake Oprah Winfrey Facebook Pages Duping Fans appeared
Hoax-Slayer→ Facebook Scam Promises Free Air New Zealand Tickets to All
A message making its way around Facebook is claiming that Air New Zealand is giving all users 2 free flight tickets as a means of celebrating the company's 79th birthday. The post Facebook Scam Promises Free Air New Zealand Tickets to All appeared f
Snopes→ Apple Busts Facebook for Distributing Data-Sucking App
"This is very flagrantly not allowed," said Strafach, CEO of Guardian Mobile Firewall. "It's mind-blowing how defiant Facebook was acting."