According to various posts that have appeared on Facebook newsfeeds in recent days, Krispy Kreme is giving EVERYONE a free box of twelve doughnuts (or donuts) as a means of celebrating the company's birthday. The post No, Krispy Kreme is NOT Giving Ev
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Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Jayden K. Smith’ Hacker Warning is A Hoax
According to a supposed warning message that is circulating rapidly on Facebook, you should not accept a friendship request from one "Jayden K. Smith". The post ‘Jayden K. Smith’ Hacker Warning is A Hoax appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Phishing Scams Continue To Target Facebook Page Owners
According to this seemingly official message, Facebook has reviewed your page activity and determined that you were in violation of Facebook's Terms of Use. The post Phishing Scams Continue To Target Facebook Page Owners appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Truth or Fiction?→ Robert Richie, AKA Kid Rock, Dies in Meth Lab Explosion at 44-Fiction!
Robert Richie, AKA Kid Rock, Dies in Meth Lab Explosion at 44-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Kid Rock was killed when a meth lab exploded in his home in July 2017. The Truth: A website that encourages users to create and share spoof articles to prank the
Hoax-Slayer→ Facebook Scammers Increasingly Using Facebook Live Video in Scam Posts
Facebook scammers want to reach as many potential victims as possible and are increasingly turning to Facebook Live video to help achieve that aim. The post Facebook Scammers Increasingly Using Facebook Live Video in Scam Posts appeared first on Hoax
Truth or Fiction?→ Warning: Do Not Accept Friend Request from Anwar Jitou, He’s a Hacker-Fiction!
Warning: Do Not Accept Friend Request from Anwar Jitou, He’s a Hacker-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Posts circulating on Facebook warn users not to accept friend requests from Anwar Jitou because he’s a hacker. The Truth: Warnings not to acc
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake Facebook Email Claims Your Messages Will Be Deleted – Pharmacy Spam
Email purporting to be from Facebook claims that you have a message that will be deleted in a few days if you do not click a button to view it. The post Fake Facebook Email Claims Your Messages Will Be Deleted – Pharmacy Spam appeared first on Ho
Snopes→ Whataburger Closing Its Doors?
A "prank" Facebook post fooled many into thinking the restaurant chain was closing down.
Hoax-Slayer→ Fancy a New Range Rover? Me Too, But Liking and Sharing on Facebook Won’t Get you One!
Over the last few years, I've seen dozens of different like-farming and survey scams on Facebook that all promise you the chance to win a brand new Range Rover just for liking, sharing, commenting, and filling out the odd online survey. The post Fancy
Snopes→ Facebook Says Using AI to Fight Terrorism on Its Platform
Facebook officials said in a blog post 15 June 2017 that the company uses AI to find and remove "terrorist content" immediately, before users see it.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Win an iPhone 7’ Facebook Survey Scam
Circulating Facebook post claims that you can win an iPhone 7 by liking and sharing, adding the comment "I want an iPhone7!", and visiting a link. The post ‘Win an iPhone 7’ Facebook Survey Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ The Case Against ‘Just in Case’
If you tend to be the hoax and scam debunker among your social media friends, chances are you've come across the rather lame 'just in case' justification more than once. The post The Case Against ‘Just in Case’ appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Absurd ‘Williams Sarah Works For Facebook’ Warning Message
Facebook message warns you not to accept a friend request from one Williams Sarah because she works for Facebook and will remove your account. The post Absurd ‘Williams Sarah Works For Facebook’ Warning Message appeared first on Hoax-Slay
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Outdoor Play House’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
According to a post that is being shared on Facebook, you can win a children's outdoor playhouse just by liking, sharing, and commenting. The post ‘Outdoor Play House’ Facebook Giveaway Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Completely Pointless and Misleading ‘Facebook Privacy Notice’
Message circulating on Facebook advises users to publish a 'Privacy Statement' as a means of stopping the public use of material they post on the network. The latest versions mention Channel 13 News as a source. The post Completely Pointless and Mislea
Snopes→ Walmart Jelly Sandals Contain Lead?
Rumors holding that Jelly Sandals vended by Walmart contain unsafe levels of lead are based on unofficial Facebook posts.
Hoax-Slayer→ Kroger Warns of ‘Free Check’ Scam on Facebook
US retailer Kroger is warning Facebook users about a new scam that is supposedly offering a free check valued at $50 to "everyone". The post Kroger Warns of ‘Free Check’ Scam on Facebook appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Truth or Fiction?→ People Mark Anniversary of ‘Killdozer’ in Colorado-Truth! & Fiction!
People Mark Anniversary of ‘Killdozer’ in Colorado-Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Social media posts in June 2017 marked the anniversary of a man named Marvin Heemeyer going on a rampage in Granby, Colorado, with a homemade &
Snopes→ Did a German Woman Get Fined for Sharing a Meme on Facebook?
A Breitbart article accurately reports the fining of a Berlin woman under Germany's strict hate speech laws.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘$75 Safeway Coupon’ Survey Scam Hitting Facebook
According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, supermarket chain Safeway is giving free $75 coupons to EVERYONE as a means of celebrating its 50th anniversary. The post ‘$75 Safeway Coupon’ Survey Scam Hitting Facebook appeared fir
Hoax-Slayer→ Bogus Advice — Block Hackers by Adding ‘Security’ to Facebook Blocking Function
Circulating message advises Facebook users to type the word "security" into Facebook's "Block Users" function to reveal and block hackers. The post Bogus Advice — Block Hackers by Adding ‘Security’ to Facebook Blocking Function appear
Hoax-Slayer→ Another Useless Facebook Warning Post — ‘Little Girl Disfigured Trojan Horse Virus’
According to a rather breathless warning message that is currently circulating on Facebook, you should not open a Facebook post featuring a photo of a disfigured little girl because the photo is a "trojan horse virus". The post Another Useless Facebo
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Free Airline Ticket’ Scam Posts Plaguing Facebook
In recent years, Facebook has been hit with an ongoing series of scam posts that falsely claim to be giving away free flight tickets. The post ‘Free Airline Ticket’ Scam Posts Plaguing Facebook appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Has Facebook Reversed its ‘Nipple Ban’?
Several Facebook users posted claims that the platform had reversed its ban on images of bare-chested women, but these were simply rumors.
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 its anniversary. The post ‘Get Two Free
Truth or Fiction?→ Man Catches 13 Pound Bullfrog in Texas-Truth! & Misleading!
Man Catches 13 Pound Bullfrog in Texas-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: A man caught a 13 pound bullfrog in a fishing hole while hunting on a ranch in Batesville, Texas. The Truth: A Texas state game official confirmed that photos purportedly showing a
Hoax-Slayer→ No, Philippine Airlines is NOT Giving Away Free Airline Tickets on Facebook
Facebook post claims that Philippine Airlines is giving away flight tickets as a means of celebrating the company's 28th anniversary. The post No, Philippine Airlines is NOT Giving Away Free Airline Tickets on Facebook appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Miley Cyrus Death Hoax
Reports that singer Miley Cyrus’ lifeless body was found by her entourage in a bathtub after she drowned from a prescription drug overdose are fake news.
Truth or Fiction?→ Taco Bell Files For Bankruptcy, Closing All Restaurants -Fiction!
Taco Bell Files For Bankruptcy, Closing All Restaurants –Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Taco Bell has filed for bankruptcy and will close all Taco Bell locations in 2017 and 2018. The Truth: A website that encourages users to “prank” f
Truth or Fiction?→ Dog Owners Warned About Explosive Tennis Balls Laying on Grass-Truth!
Dog Owners Warned About Explosive Tennis Balls Laying on Grass-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Dog owners have been warned by police to watch out for exploding tennis balls found laying in grass that can severely injure or kill dogs. The Truth: Warnings abou
Truth or Fiction?→ Prayer Request for Dakota Miller, Boy Who Accidentally Shot Himself-Truth!
Prayer Requests for Dakota Miller, Boy Who Accidentally Shot Himself-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Prayer requests are circulating social media for a 13-year-old boy named Dakota Miller from Greenup, Kentucky, who accidentally shot himself. The Truth: Pray
Hoax-Slayer→ Free Sharpie Marker Set Facebook Scam
According to a post that is currently making its way around Facebook, you can click to get a 24 piece Sharpie marker set for free. The post Free Sharpie Marker Set Facebook Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Rolex is Giving Away Free Watch’ Facebook Survey Scam
Circulating Facebook post claims that Rolex is giving away a free watch to "everyone" on its 118th birthday. The post ‘Rolex is Giving Away Free Watch’ Facebook Survey Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Get Free Aer Lingus Tickets’ Facebook Survey Scam
According to a post that is currently being shared on Facebook, you can click to get 2 free flight tickets from Irish airline Aer Lingus. The post ‘Get Free Aer Lingus Tickets’ Facebook Survey Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Taco Bell Is Closing on June 1?
A prank news article generator tricked many social media users into believing the Taco Bell chain was closing their doors forever.
Truth or Fiction?→ Blue Whale Suicide Challenge Behind Rash of Teen Deaths-Unproven!
Blue Whale Suicide Challenge Behind Rash of Teen Deaths-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: An app called “Blue Whale” subjects users to a suicide challenge that claimed the life of at least 130 teen suicides in Russia over a short period of time,
Truth or Fiction?→ Prayer Requests for Dakota, Boy Airlifted with Repeated Seizures -Unproven!
Prayer Requests for Dakota, Boy Airlifted with Repeated Seizures –Unproven! Summary of eRumor: Prayer requests for a boy named Dakota who was suffering from continuous seizures and was airlifted to a hospital in Dallas made the rounds on soci
Hoax-Slayer→ The Freebie Trends Facebook Page is Yet Another Scam
Facebook Page that calls itself "Freebie Trends" claims that you can win expensive prizes just by liking, sharing, commenting, and clicking a link to "validate your entry". The post The Freebie Trends Facebook Page is Yet Another Scam appeared first
Hoax-Slayer→ Disney Still A Favourite Target for Facebook Scammers
Perhaps because it is such a high-profile entity and is known all around the world, Disney tends to be a favourite target for Facebook scammers. The post Disney Still A Favourite Target for Facebook Scammers appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Beware the ‘My Profile Stalkers’ Facebook Scam
A post currently appearing on Facebook claims that you can check who your profile stalkers are by clicking a link. The post Beware the ‘My Profile Stalkers’ Facebook Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.