The social network says they're working to fix a glitch that causes one-time donations to appear on bank statements as recurring even though they're only debited once.
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Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Facebook Law For Idiots’ Video From CollegeHumor.Com
The absurd 'Facebook Privacy Notice' message tends to again go viral on Facebook every few months. The post ‘Facebook Law For Idiots’ Video From CollegeHumor.Com appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Is a ‘Female Blackout’ Taking Place on Facebook Tomorrow?
A chain message urging women to use a black square for their profile pics "tomorrow" has been circulating on Facebook for well over a year.
Snopes→ Facebook Says 50M User Accounts Affected by Security Breach
The hack is the latest security headache for Facebook, which has been dealing with political disinformation campaigns from Russia and elsewhere since 2016.
Snopes→ Do These Photographs Show a Homeless Veteran Dying Under a Bush?
"We want to discard the parts of society we don’t want, but like plastic, it’s never going to go away."
Snopes→ Did Judge Robert Meadows Pen an Essay Entitled ‘Thank You, Canada?’
A viral piece urges Americans to be thankful for their Canadian neighbors.
Snopes→ ACLU: Facebook Allows Gender-Biased Job Ads on Its Platform
The ACLU accused Facebook of discrimination, saying the company violated federal and state laws prohibiting businesses from excluding women from job ads.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Sherman Stuurman Friendship Request’ Hacker Hoax
A message that is spreading rapidly on Facebook warns users not to accept a friendship request from a person named Sherman Stuurman because he is a hacker. The post ‘Sherman Stuurman Friendship Request’ Hacker Hoax appeared first on Hoa
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Free $75 Off Publix Gift Card’ Scam Targeting Facebook Users
A post being shared on Facebook claims that that American supermarket chain Publix is giving everyone a free $75 off coupon to celebrate the company's 100th year of success. The post ‘Free $75 Off Publix Gift Card’ Scam Targeting Facebook U
Hoax-Slayer→ Lucia Hernandez (Luciana) Hacker Hoax Message Hitting Facebook
According to a message that is circulating rapidly on Facebook, you should not accept anything from a person called Lucia Hernandez (Luciana) because she is a hacker. The post Lucia Hernandez (Luciana) Hacker Hoax Message Hitting Facebook appeared
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Free $30 Off Aldi Gift Card’ Facebook Survey Scam
According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, grocery store chain, Aldi is gifting every family with a free $30 off gift card. The post ‘Free $30 Off Aldi Gift Card’ Facebook Survey Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Bogus ‘Sex Trafficking Site Tracker’ Warning Going Viral on Facebook
According to a post that is currently circulating rapidly on Facebook, you should not follow links in a text message that claims that "someone complimented you". The post warns that the links open a sex trafficking site that puts a tracker on your ph
Hoax-Slayer→ Entering ‘@[4:0]’ as a Facebook Comment Displays ‘Mark Zuckerberg’ But Has Nothing to do With Hacking
According to a post that is currently making its way around Facebook, you can check that your Facebook account has not been hacked by entering '@[4:0]' into a comment. The post Entering ‘@[4:0]’ as a Facebook Comment Displays ‘Mark Zu
Snopes→ Facebook, Twitter Defend Efforts to Stop Election Meddling
Facebook's No. 2 executive, Sheryl Sandberg, and Twitter's CEO, Jack Dorsey, testified before the Senate intelligence committee.
Snopes→ Ron DeSantis Leaves Racist Facebook Group, Says He Was Unknowingly a Member
Florida gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis claimed that he was added to Facebook group known for sharing bigoted content and conspiracy theories without his knowledge or consent.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Mark Zuckerberg Deleting Facebook’ Video Still Fooling Facebook Users
On April 1, 2018 filmmaker Andrew Oleck published a rather clever satirical video that supposedly shows Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announcing that he will be closing Facebook down for good. The post ‘Mark Zuckerberg Deleting Facebook’ Vide
Hoax-Slayer→ FACT CHECK: Does Facebook Only Show Posts From 25 Friends?
According to various messages that have been circulating on Facebook for several months, a new Facebook algorithm is limiting posts on your newsfeed so that you only ever see posts from the same 25 friends. The post FACT CHECK: Does Facebook Only Show
Snopes→ Facebook Soft-Bans Alex Jones for Hate Speech While Other Admins Keep His Pages Running
The social media giant has been under increasing scrutiny about the InfoWars conspiracy network's misleading content.
Snopes→ Facebook Heading for Its Worst Trading Day Ever
Facebook's user base and revenue grew more slowly than expected in the second quarter of 2018 as the company grappled with privacy issues, sending its stock tumbling after hours.
Hoax-Slayer→ Dollar General is NOT Giving Facebook Users Free $150 Coupons
According to a post that is currently circulating on Facebook, American variety store chain Dollar General is providing each family with a free $150 coupon as a means of celebrating the company's 135 years of service. The post Dollar General is NOT G
Truth or Fiction?→ Russian Mining Company Stamps Trump’s Face on New Asbestos Products-Truth!
Russian Mining Company Stamps Trump’s Face on New Asbestos Products-Truth! Summary of eRumor: A Russian mining company has sold asbestos with President Donald Trump’s face stamped on it and the phrase, ““Approved by Donald
Snopes→ Media Firm “Providr” Allegedly Owes Money to Several Angry Facebook Publishers
The company gained prominence by asserting they were compliant with Facebook’s rules at a time when few other firms were. They were not, and and now their former clients feel duped.
Snopes→ Is This an Image of a ‘Cow Crusher’ Device Designed to Crush Cows?
A photograph of a common piece of farm equipment was shared with false accusations concerning animal torture.
Truth or Fiction?→ Stores Recall Frozen Vegetables After Listeria Outbreak Kills Nine-Misleading!
Stores Recall Frozen Vegetables After Listeria Outbreak Kills Nine-Misleading! Summary of eRumor: Social media posts warn that grocery stores have recalled frozen vegetables after a listeria outbreak killed nine. The Truth: Supermarkets in Austria, Den
Truth or Fiction?→ Drivers Can Be Ticketed $250 Under Florida Cell Phone Law-Mostly Fiction!
Drivers Can Be Ticketed $250 Under Florida Cell Phone Law-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Drivers can be ticketed $250 for distracted driving under a Florida cell phone law passed June 28, 2018. The Truth: While the Florida Legislature has been cons
Snopes→ Did Facebook Flag the Declaration of Independence as Hate Speech?
A phrase contained in a excerpt from one of America's founding documents triggered the social network's acceptable content filtering.
Truth or Fiction?→ Lennie Reisch’s Facebook Post on Immigration, Child Separations-Authorship Confirmed!
Lennie Reisch’s Facebook Post on Immigration, Child Separations-Authorship Confirmed! Summary of eRumor: A Houston woman named Lennie Reisch posted on Facebook about her journey to America as an unaccompanied minor from Cuba amid controversy over
Snopes→ Are These Women ‘Democrat Party Supporters’ Protesting Trump?
A photograph showing a protest against extreme violence toward women in Argentina was re-captioned "Democrat party supporters."
Snopes→ Journalists, Activists Criticize Social Media Sites Amid Conflicts Over Content
A news media trade group accused Facebook specifically of furthering a "dangerous narrative" regarding paid content.
Truth or Fiction?→ Camp Fire Story: Under Armour Clothing is Not Fireproof-Undetermined!
Camp Fire Story: Under Armour Clothing is Not Fireproof-Undetermined! Summary of eRumor: A Facebook post warns of a girl who was badly burned while wearing Under Armour clothing near a camp fire. The Truth: Without key details, there’s no way to
Truth or Fiction?→ Facebook Hoax: Tyler Perry Is Giving Away $750,000-Fiction!
Facebook Hoax: Tyler Perry Is Giving Away $750,000-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Facebook posts claim that Tyler Perry is giving away $750,000, or a free SUV. The Truth: False claims that Tyler Perry is giving away $750,000 that circulated in June 2018 a
Snopes→ Lawsuit Accuses Brexit Backers of Running British Voter Data Through Mississippi in Violation of UK Law
Arron Banks brought "Cambridge Analytica on steroids" to the United States to hide it from British authorities, lawyer says.
Snopes→ Code Developed By Canadian Firm Hints at Voter ‘Disengagement’ Efforts in United States
The Trump campaign claimed that it could suppress Clinton votes twelve days before the 2016 election; unsecured files linked to a Canadian company offer insights into how that might be possible.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Alton Towers 5 Free Tickets’ Facebook Survey Scam
According to a post that is currently circulating rapidly on Facebook, you can click to get 5 free tickets for the popular UK theme park Alton Towers. Supposedly, the tickets are being given away as a means of celebrating the theme park's 39th annivers
Snopes→ Facebook Kills ‘Trending’ Topics, Tests Breaking News Label
Facebook claims the tool is outdated and wasn't popular, and says they are testing new features, including a "breaking news" label.
Snopes→ Papua New Guinea Newspaper Stands By Report of Facebook Ban Despite Lawmaker’s Claims
Communications Minister Sam Basil accused the Post-Courier of "distorting" statements in a widely-circulated report.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Get Two Free Jetstar Tickets’ Facebook Survey Scam
According to a post that is being shared on Facebook, you can click to get two free tickets courtesy of Australian airline Jetstar. Supposedly, Jetstar is giving away the tickets as a means of celebrating "15 years of quality service". The post ̵
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Every Time her Picture is Shared she Receives $1 ‘ Facebook Scam Post
According to a post that is circulating via Facebook, you can help a sick child just by sharing her picture. The post, which includes a photograph of a young child in a hospital bed, claims that every time her picture is shared, she will receive a $1
Snopes→ ‘Content Providers’ Easily Find Ways Around Facebook’s Rules
In March 2018, Facebook changed their policies regarding branded content, leaving many publishers — but not all of them — scrambling.
Truth or Fiction?→ Facebook Hires George Soros to Help Moderate Elections-Mostly Fiction!
Facebook Hires George Soros to Help Moderate Elections-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Facebook hired George Soros to moderate misinformation and foreign meddling during elections. The Truth: Facebook announced a partnership with the Atlantic Counci