According to a post that is currently being shared on Facebook, you can win a 2018 Ford Raptor just by sharing the post and then visiting a website to claim your prize. The post ‘Win a Ford Raptor’ Facebook Survey Scam appeared first o
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Truth or Fiction?→ Pilot Flying J Truck Stops Remove American Flag-Reported as Fiction!
Pilot Flying J Truck Stops Remove American Flag-Reported as Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A viral video posted on Facebook claims that Pilot Flying J truck stops removed the American flag because it offended foreign-born customers. The Truth: Pilot Flyin
Snopes→ Cambridge Analytica Shuts Down — But Key Figures Open New Firm
The firm is under investigation in both the United States and Britain.
Truth or Fiction?→ Photo Shows What Tick Eggs Look Like-Fiction!
Photo Shows What Tick Eggs Look Like-Reported as Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A photo making the rounds on social media shows a tick eggs and warns viewers to burn it if they see it. The Truth: This photo has been circulating since at least 2015, a
Hoax-Slayer→ No, Allegiant Air is NOT Giving Everyone Free Plane Tickets
According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, US-based airline Allegiant Air is giving everyone two free plane tickets to celebrate "April Aviation Week". The post No, Allegiant Air is NOT Giving Everyone Free Plane Tickets appeared firs
Truth or Fiction?→ Theresa May Reminds U.K. Citizens That State Owns Their Children-Fiction!
Theresa May Reminds U.K. Citizens That State Owns Their Children-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: British Prime Minister Theresa May reminds U.K. citizens that the “all-powerful state” actually owns their children. The Truth: A website that publ
Snopes→ For the First Time, Facebook Spells Out What it Forbids
Facebook is making public its detailed guidelines for determining what it will and won’t allow on its service.
Truth or Fiction?→ Mark Zuckerberg Announces He’s Closing Facebook-Fiction!
Mark Zuckerberg Announces He’s Closing Facebook-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Mark Zuckerberg has announced that he’s closing Facebook, citing concerns about the social media platform’s impact on the world. The Truth: False claims that
Snopes→ Did Mark Zuckerberg Announce That He’s Closing Facebook?
A video purportedly showing Mark Zuckerberg announcing that closure of Facebook is a digitally altered hoax.
Snopes→ Egypt’s Mufti Issues Fatwa Against Buying Facebook ‘Likes’
Egypt's top mufti has issued a fatwa, or a religious decree, saying that buying Facebook "likes" is prohibited under Islam because it's a form of fraud and deception.
Snopes→ Zuckerberg Flubs Details of Facebook Privacy Commitments
Over two days of questioning in Congress, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg chief revealed that he didn't know key details of a 2011 consent decree with the Federal Trade Commission that requires Facebook to protect user privacy.
Snopes→ Zuckerberg: It’s ‘Entirely Possible’ Cambridge Analytica Activities Overlapped With Indicted Russian Firm
Legal troubles continue to mount for the embattled psychographics firm as Facebook's chief executive officer speaks before Congress.
Snopes→ Apple Co-Founder Closing Facebook Account in Privacy Crisis
Steve Wozniak says that Facebook's profits are all based on information from users, but that users get nothing in return.
Truth or Fiction?→ Facebook Users Entitled to $17,500 for Facebook Data Leak-Mostly Fiction!
Facebook Users Entitled to $17,500 for Facebook Data Leak-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: As fallout mounted from revelations that political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica obtained unauthorized access to 87 million Facebook users’ persona
Snopes→ Can Facebook Users Receive $17,500 Each Over a ‘Data Breach’?
Facebook users everywhere are not entitled to collect cash in compensation over the Cambridge Analytica user data controversy.
Snopes→ Did Facebook Suspend the Account of the Whistleblower Who Exposed Cambridge Analytica?
The social media giant suspended Christopher Wylie's account after he went public with accusations that the psychographics firm abused the platform.
Snopes→ Does Facebook Categorize Users By Political Preferences?
A graphic circulating online in March 2018 brought new attention to one of the company's data-gathering tools.
Truth or Fiction?→ Type “BFF” on Facebook to See If Your Account is Secure-Fiction!
Type “BFF” on Facebook to See If Your Account is Secure-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg “invented” the term BFF (short for best friends forever) and you can type BFF into Facebook to see if your account
Hoax-Slayer→ FACEBOOK HOAX — ‘Type BFF to See if Your Account is Protected’
According to a post that is circulating rapidly on Facebook, you can check the security status of your Facebook account just by typing the letters "BFF" as a comment. The post FACEBOOK HOAX — ‘Type BFF to See if Your Account is Protected
Snopes→ How Facebook Was Able to Siphon Off Phone Call and Text Logs
But just why was Facebook able to siphon off records of who its users were contacting — and when — in the first place?
Snopes→ Facebook Ads Apologize for Cambridge Analytica Scandal
Facebook's CEO apologized for the Cambridge Analytica scandal with ads in multiple U.S. and British newspapers, saying the social media platform doesn't deserve to hold personal information if it can't protect it.
Snopes→ Does Facebook’s Green ‘BFF’ Prove Your Account Is Secure?
A Facebook status update meme claims that a green "BFF" in typed comments is an indicator of account security; it isn't.
Snopes→ Crisis Experts Say Facebook Has Mishandled the Data Scandal
Facebook's handling of the growing public-relations crisis is remarkable in that one of the world's biggest companies seems not to be playing by well-established crisis-management rules.
Snopes→ Facebook’s Zuckerberg Admits Mistakes, Outlines Fixes
Breaking more than four days of silence, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitted mistakes and outlined steps to protect user data in light of a privacy scandal involving a Trump-connected data-mining firm.
Truth or Fiction?→ Prayer Requests for Jimmy Coyne’s Grandson, High School Student Beaten Over School Walkout-Unproven!
Prayer Requests for Jimmy Coyne’s Grandson, High School Student Beaten Over School Walkout-Disputed! Summary of eRumor: Social meda was flooded with prayer requests for Jimmy Coyne’s grandson, a teenager from Oklahoma who was reportedly bea
Snopes→ How Facebook Likes Could Profile Voters for Manipulation
Facebook "likes" can tell a lot about a person. Maybe even enough to fuel a voter-manipulation effort like the one a Trump-affiliated data-mining firm stands accused of.
Snopes→ Facebook’s Recurring Nightmare: Helping Muddy Up Elections
Facebook has a problem it just can’t kick: People keep exploiting it in ways that could sway elections and even undermine democracy
Truth or Fiction?→ Funeral Home Employee Accidentally Cremated While Taking a Nap-Fiction!
Funeral Home Employee Accidentally Cremated While Taking a Nap-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A funeral home employee was accidentally cremated while taking a nap on a stretcher after working a 16-hour shift. The Truth: A website that describes is content
Truth or Fiction?→ Virginia Social Worker Storm Durham Fired for Having Concealed Carry Permit-Unproven!
Virginia Social Worker Storm Durham Fired for Having Concealed Carry Permit-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: A social worker from Roanoke, Virginia, named Storm Durham was fired for having a concealed carry permit. The Truth: Storm Durham claimed in a vira
Hoax-Slayer→ Carnival Cruises ‘Gift Bags’ Giveaway Like-Farming Scam
Message being distributed on Facebook claims that, just by sharing, liking, and commenting, you can win a gift bag containing 4 tickets for a Carnival Cruise along with $2000 cash. The post Carnival Cruises ‘Gift Bags’ Giveaway Like-Farming
Hoax-Slayer→ Copyright Infringement Facebook Phishing Scam
Facebook users should keep an eye out for fake copyright infringement warnings that are being distributed via Facebook private messages. The post Copyright Infringement Facebook Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Win a Trip to New York’ Facebook Scam
A fraudulent Facebook Page that calls itself The New York Experience continues to dupe unwary Facebook users into promoting fake New York holiday prizes and divulging their personal information on suspect websites. The post ‘Win a Trip to New
Snopes→ Mueller Indictment: Russians Promoted False Allegations of Voter Fraud in 2016
The 37-page indictment details a sophisticated effort to leverage social media to manipulate Americans.
Hoax-Slayer→ Facebook Scammers Claim You Are Eligible For A UN Grant
Advance fee scammers regularly use Facebook as a vehicle for reaching new victims. And, they use a variety of cover stories to try to convince potential victims that their claims are legitimate. The post Facebook Scammers Claim You Are Eligible For
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Two Free Tickets From Thai Airways’ Facebook Scam
According to a post being shared on Facebook, you can click to get two free tickets courtesy of Thailand based airline Thai Airways. The post ‘Two Free Tickets From Thai Airways’ Facebook Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Facebook ‘Closed for Maintenance’ Prank
Starting in early February every year, social media posts begin warning users that Facebook will be closed for maintenance between the 29th and 31st of February. The post Facebook ‘Closed for Maintenance’ Prank appeared first on Hoax-S
Hoax-Slayer→ No, Jetstar is NOT Giving Everyone Two Free Plane Tickets
A post being shared on Facebook claims that Australian airline Jetstar is rewarding everyone with two free plane tickets as a means of celebrating 15 years of service. The post No, Jetstar is NOT Giving Everyone Two Free Plane Tickets appeared first
Truth or Fiction?→ Facebook Limiting Number of Friends Posts That Can Appear in Your Newsfeed-Mostly Fiction!
Facebook Limiting Number of Friends Posts That Can Appear in Your Newsfeed-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Facebook is limiting the number of friends’ posts that can appear in your news feeds unless you take specific action to stop it. The Tru
Snopes→ Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?
Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying otherwise won't make any difference.
Snopes→ Did a Former Michigan Politician Defend Men Having Sex With Underage Girls?
A former State Senate candidate says his Facebook account was hacked, and a series of troubling posts are the result of an attempt to sabotage his political career.