CBS Executive Hayley Geftman-Gold Said She Has No Sympathy for Las Vegas Shooting Victims-Truth! Summary of eRumor: CBS Executive Hayley Geftman-Gold said she has no sympathy for victims of a mass shooting in Las Vegas because they were attending a co
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Truth or Fiction?→ Jim Bates Accuses CNN of Lying About Puerto Rico Relief Efforts-Unproven!
Jim Bates Accuses CNN of Lying About Puerto Rico Relief Efforts-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: A Facebook post from a man named Jim Bates claims that CNN has lied about Hurricane Maria relief efforts in Puerto Rico and that the people of Puerto Rico are
Snopes→ Is CNN Lying About Relief Efforts Reaching Puerto Rico?
A vague yet viral Facebook post accused the network of spreading misinformation.
Hoax-Slayer→ BMW Giveaway Like-Farming Scam
A post currently circulating on Facebook promises users the chance to win a BMW just for liking, sharing, and commenting. The post BMW Giveaway Like-Farming Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Family Trip to Lapland’ Facebook Like-farming Scam
According to a post that is currently being shared on Facebook, you can win a family trip to Lapland this Christmas just by liking, sharing, and commenting. The post ‘Family Trip to Lapland’ Facebook Like-farming Scam appeared first on
Snopes→ Misinfluencers, Inc.: How Fake News Is Reaching Millions Using Verified Facebook Accounts
We tracked 29 fake domains that post to verified celebrity pages through an unknown mechanism. Here is what we found.
Hoax-Slayer→ Facebook Block ‘Following Me’ Message is a Hoax
According to this rapidly circulating Facebook message, you can find and block strangers who are following you via Facebook's "blocking" function. The post Facebook Block ‘Following Me’ Message is a Hoax appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Truth or Fiction?→ Save the Endangered Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus From Extinction-Fiction!
Save the Endangered Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus From Extinction-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Calls to save the Pacific Northwest tree octopus from extinction have been in circulation for years. The Truth: The Pacific Northwest tree octopus is a ficti
Truth or Fiction?→ Searching “Following Me” on Facebook Reveals Secret Followers, Staklers-Fiction!
Searching “Following Me” on Facebook Reveals Secret Followers-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: By going to the “blocking” tab on Facebook and searching for the phrase “following me” a list of unwanted and/or secret follow
Snopes→ Are Facebook Users Secretly Following You?
Instructions for blocking Facebook users who are supposedly furtively following you are spurious.
Truth or Fiction?→ Dollar Tree Closing All Stores in October 2017, Sold Items too Cheap to Profit-Fiction!
Dollar Tree Closing All Stores in October 2017, Sold Items too Cheap to Profit-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Dollar Tree will close all its stores on October 1, 2017, after announcing on Facebook that it sold items too cheap to turn a profit. The Truth:
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Trending WorldWide’ Facebook Page Is a Scam
"Trending WorldWide" Facebook Page offers users the chance to win Christmas trips to New York, luxury stays in Phuket, and Lord Howe Island getaways. The post ‘Trending WorldWide’ Facebook Page Is a Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Facebook Introduces Measure to Block Advertisements From Sites That Share Fake News
The social media giant announced a new measure for penalizing web sites that post fake news.
Truth or Fiction?→ Don’t Accept Anything from Facebook Hacker Fabrizio Brambilla-Fiction!
Don’t Accept Anything from Facebook Hacker Fabrizio Brambilla-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Facebook users have been warned not to accept anything from hacker Fabrizio Brambilla on Messenger because he will be able to hack all of their friends̵
Truth or Fiction?→ 14 Year Old Boy Shot By Stepfather, Needs Money for Surgery-Fiction!
14 Year Old Boy Shot By Stepfather, Needs Money for Surgery-Scam! Summary of eRumor: A 14-year-old boy was shot six times by his stepfather after the boy stopped an assault on his little sister, and Messenger will donate 45 cents to help cover the boy&
Truth or Fiction?→ Do Not Accept Friend Request From James Woods on Facebook-Fiction!
Do Not Accept Friend Request From James Woods on Facebook-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Social media users have been warned not to accept a friend request from James Woods on Facebook because he’s a hacker who can gain access to all of their contac
Hoax-Slayer→ Pointless Facebook Warning – Hackers Posting Insulting Messages or Sexual Content In Your Name
'Hacker' alert messages circulating on Facebook claim that, without your knowledge, hackers are posting insulting or sexual messages that appear to come from you onto your Facebook Timeline. The post Pointless Facebook Warning – Hackers Posting I
Hoax-Slayer→ Frederic Pretty Facebook Hacker Hoax
According to an urgent sounding ALL CAPS message that is currently gaining momentum on Facebook, users should not accept friend requests from someone named Frederic Pretty because he is a hacker. The post Frederic Pretty Facebook Hacker Hoax appeared f
Hoax-Slayer→ Destiny Valle Facebook Page Hacker ‘Warning’
This breathless "hacker warning" has recently joined the hundreds of other pointless, misleading and inaccurate "security alert" messages that circulate continually on Facebook. The post Destiny Valle Facebook Page Hacker ‘Warning’ appear
Hoax-Slayer→ FB Security ‘Hacker’ and ‘Virus’ Warning
According to an urgent sounding warning that circulated via Facebook, users should be fearful of any message claiming to be from FB Security because "it is a hacker". The post FB Security ‘Hacker’ and ‘Virus’ Warning appeared fi
Hoax-Slayer→ WestJet Free Tickets Giveaway Facebook Scam
Canadian airline WestJet joins a long list of other airlines that have been targeted in Facebook survey scams in recent years. The post WestJet Free Tickets Giveaway Facebook Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Facebook Page Hacker Warning Message – ‘Visit The New Facebook’ Links
Message warns users that have a Page on Facebook to watch out for links with the words "Visit The New Facebook" or "Tour of New Facebook" because following such links will allow a hacker to steal their information and remove them from their own page. T
Hoax-Slayer→ Padlock on Facebook Home Page Hacker Warning Hoax
Message circulating on Facebook warns users that if they see a "low security" alert with a padlock icon on the top right of their Facebook page, they should ignore it because answering security questions asked by the alert can give hackers access to th
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Disney World Trip for Five’ Facebook Prize Scam
According to a Facebook Page that calls itself "Walt Disney World Rt.", you can get a bag containing a Disney World trip for five, sweets, and other prizes just by sharing and commenting on a giveaway post. The post ‘Disney World Trip for Fiv
Truth or Fiction?→ Trey Gowdy on Transgender Ban: Nobody Has Right to Serve in Military-Incorrect Attribution!
Trey Gowdy on Transgender Ban: Nobody Has Right to Serve in Military-Incorrect Attribution! Summary of eRumor: Congressman Trey Gowdy (R-SC) said “nobody has the right to serve in the military” in defense of the transgender military ban an
Snopes→ Did Facebook Shut Down an AI Experiment Because Chatbots Developed Their Own Language?
Facebook's artificial intelligence scientists were purportedly dismayed when the bots they created began conversing in their own private language.
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake ‘Love Island’ Facebook Pages Scamming Fans
Fans of the British dating reality show Love Island should keep an eye out for Facebook scam posts offering the chance to win island holidays. The post Fake ‘Love Island’ Facebook Pages Scamming Fans appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ More ‘Free Marlboro Cigarette Cartons’ Scams Hitting Facebook
A post that is currently being shared on Facebook claims that you can click to get five free cartons of Marlboro brand cigarettes. The post More ‘Free Marlboro Cigarette Cartons’ Scams Hitting Facebook appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Facebook Global Promotion 2017’ Advance Fee Scam
Lucky me! Apparently, my email address has been randomly selected as the winner of the Facebook Global Promotion for 2017. The post ‘Facebook Global Promotion 2017’ Advance Fee Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Truth or Fiction?→ Walmart Jelly Sandals, Jelly Shoes Contain Lead-Unproven!
Walmart Jelly Sandals, Jelly Shoes Contain Lead-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: Warnings that Walmart jelly sandals and jelly shoes contain lead spread across social media in June 2017. The Truth: Despite widespread warnings that Walmart jelly shoes an
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Facebook Online Award Promo’ Advance Fee Scam
Email claims that you have won $5 million in the Facebook Online Award Promo because your email address was randomly selected via a computer system. The post ‘Facebook Online Award Promo’ Advance Fee Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Truth or Fiction?→ Get 5,000 Kroger Fuel Points on Social Media-Scam!
Get 5,000 Kroger Fuel Points on Social Media-Scam! Summary of eRumor: Facebook users were promised 5,000 Kroger fuel points for liking and sharing a post. The Truth: A fake offer for 5,000 Kroger fuel points that surfaced in July 2017 is nothing mo
Hoax-Slayer→ Bora Bora Holiday Giveaway Facebook Scam
Facebook Page claims that you can win a holiday for four people to Bora Bora by sharing a video, entering the word "Done" as a comment, and clicking a link. The post Bora Bora Holiday Giveaway Facebook Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Truth or Fiction?→ Walmart Coupon: 85% Off Any Store Wide Purchase-Scam!
Walmart Coupon: 85% Off Any Purchase to Celebrate Shopping Week-Scam! Summary of eRumor: A Walmart coupon that’s good for 85% off any storewide purchase began circulating on Facebook in July 2017. The Truth: Unfortunately, about a free Walmart c
Truth or Fiction?→ Verizon Backpack Giveaway in July 2017-Truth!
Verizon Backpack Giveaway in July 2017-Truth! Summary of eRumor: A Verizon backpack giveaway promotion that was held in July 2017 sparked questions on social media. The Truth: Social media posts about a Verizon giving away backpacks full of school s
Truth or Fiction?→ Warning: Do Not Accept Friend Request from John Jacob Jingleheimer Schimdit-Fiction!
Warning: Do Not Accept Friend Request from John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Social media users have been warned not to accept a friend request from John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt because “his name will become your na
Truth or Fiction?→ Giant Florida Cane Spider Attacks House in Photo-Fiction!
Giant Florida Cane Spider Attacks House in Photo-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A photo of what’s described as a real giant Florida cane spider attached to the side of a house has gone viral. The Truth: A doctored photo that appears to show a gia
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Huge Plane Crashes Into Bridge’ Survey Scam
Facebook post that features an image depicting a passenger jet crashed into a traffic bridge includes a link that supposedly opens a news video. The post ‘Huge Plane Crashes Into Bridge’ Survey Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Truth or Fiction?→ Don’t Accept Facebook Friend Request From Hacker Jayden K. Smith-Fiction!
Don’t Accept Facebook Friend Request From Hacker Jayden K. Smith-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Posts warning Facebook users not to accept a friend request from Jayden K. Smith because he’s a hacker who will immediately gain access to all y
Truth or Fiction?→ Delta Airlines Giving Away Free Tickets on Facebook-Scam!
Delta Airlines Giving Away Free Tickets on Facebook-Scam! Summary of eRumor: Delta Airlines is giving away free tickets on Facebook to people who like and comment on a post, and take part in a brief survey. The Truth: False claims that Delta Airlines i