A January 2020 Facebook post sought to convince one social media user’s friends not only that fact-checkers were employed by Facebook chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg to target conservative content in posts, but that those same fact-check
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Hoax-Slayer→ JetBlue ‘Free Tickets For Anniversary’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
A post currently being shared on Facebook claims that US-based airline, JetBlue is giving two free tickets to everyone who shares a link. The post JetBlue ‘Free Tickets For Anniversary’ Facebook Giveaway Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Lidl ‘Free Groceries For a Year’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
According to a post being shared on Facebook, European discount supermarket chain Lidl is rewarding 150 lucky families with free groceries for a year. The post Lidl ‘Free Groceries For a Year’ Facebook Giveaway Scam appeared first on Hoax
Snopes→ ‘Literally IDK’: Facebook Ad Confuses Teen Vogue and Everyone Else
Both Facebook and Teen Vogue were criticized for news-like content that initially carried no advertising disclosure.
Hoax-Slayer→ Tesco ‘£70 Voucher For Anniversary’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
According to a post that is currently being shared on Facebook, Tesco is giving everyone a £70 voucher to celebrate its 101st anniversary. The post Tesco ‘£70 Voucher For Anniversary’ Facebook Giveaway Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Ford Mustang Giveaway Facebook Like-Farming Scam
Facebook Page claims that "for the first time in Facebook history" a 2013 Ford Mustang is being given away to one Facebook user. The post Ford Mustang Giveaway Facebook Like-Farming Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Truth or Fiction?→ Teen Vogue Publishes, Unpublishes Mysterious Sponsored ‘Facebook Election Integrity’ Piece
Youth-oriented news and politics site Teen Vogue is frequently lauded for its post-2016 foray into political news, a nearly-unequivocal level of approval that suddenly faltered after sponsored Facebook public relations material was published and then
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Free Honda Scooter’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
According to a post that is currently being shared on Facebook, Honda is giving away 372 Activa 5G scooters as a means of celebrating its 72nd anniversary. The post ‘Free Honda Scooter’ Facebook Giveaway Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ No, Lowe’s is NOT Giving Away $150 Coupons on Facebook For It’s Anniversary
According to a post currently hitting Facebook News Feeds, US home improvement store chain Lowe's is giving everyone who shares a link a coupon worth $150. The post No, Lowe’s is NOT Giving Away $150 Coupons on Facebook For It’s Anniversary
Hoax-Slayer→ Beware of ‘Surprise Message’ Notifications on Facebook and WhatsApp
Many Facebook and WhatsApp users are receiving notifications claiming that someone sent them a surprise message. The notifications feature an envelope icon along with a row of smileys and a website link. The post Beware of ‘Surprise MessageR
Truth or Fiction?→ Are Drive-Thru Convenience Stores Only Located in Ohio?
A Facebook user’s popular post in November 2019 expressed surprise over the existence of drive-thru convenience stores, but their popularity and their existence itself date back decades. The post (which has been spread more than 10,000 times on
Truth or Fiction?→ Rudy Giuliani Criticized After Describing Himself as a ‘Former Attorney General’ on Facebook
In late December 2019, the Facebook page of former New York mayor turned “presidential attorney” Rudolph Giuliani was quickly edited after sharp-eyed readers quickly pointed out that it contained glaringly false claims about Giuliani’
Snopes→ Are White Vans Being Used in Coordinated Human Trafficking Abductions?
Human trafficking scarelore stories make for frequent social media hoaxes.
Truth or Fiction?→ Anti-Vaxxer Arrested in Samoa Boasted of American Support via Social Media
Authorities in Samoa have arrested a disinformation-peddling anti-vaccine “activist” local time amid a measles outbreak that has killed 62 people that experts said was spurred in part by social media. Samoa Observer identified Edwin Tamase
Truth or Fiction?→ UK’s Conservative Party’s Communications Team Briefly Rebrands to Mislead Public
As a December 12 2019 general election looms over the UK and the rhetoric around its third election since 2015 grows ever louder, distractions and political stunts have hit a fever pitch, injecting misinformation and outright disinformation into its p
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Your Page is at Risk of Being Unpublished’ Facebook Warning
On November 19 2019, a number of Facebook page administrators received messages from the social media platform bearing the warning: “Your page is at risk of being unpublished” for various actions. One poster on Reddit’s r/facebook on
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Free Christmas Holiday to Lapland’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
Keep an eye out for Facebook posts claiming that you can win an all-expenses-paid family holiday to Lapland for Christmas just by sharing and commenting. The post ‘Free Christmas Holiday to Lapland’ Facebook Giveaway Scam appeared first o
Hoax-Slayer→ Kohl’s ‘$100 Anniversary Coupon’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
According to this Facebook Post, US department store chain Kohl’s is giving everyone who shares a link a $100 coupon to celebrate its anniversary. The post Kohl’s ‘$100 Anniversary Coupon’ Facebook Giveaway Scam appeared first o
Hoax-Slayer→ Carlton Draught ‘Free 24 Pack’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
According to a post that is rapidly circulating on Facebook, Australian beer maker Carlton is giving everyone who shares a link a free 24-pack of Carlton Draught. The post Carlton Draught ‘Free 24 Pack’ Facebook Giveaway Scam appeared first
Truth or Fiction?→ Was Donald Trump Fined $2 Million for Misappropriating Funds Donated for Veterans but Used for His Campaign?
In November 2019, a constellation of Facebook posts appeared, collectively making one claim: that United States President Donald Trump was fined $2 million after a judge ruled that funds he had raised were improperly diverted to finance his campaign.
Hoax-Slayer→ Bud Light 24 Pack Facebook Anniversary Giveaway Scam
According to a post that is spreading rapidly across Facebook, Bud Light has announced that everyone who shares a link will be sent a 24 pack of beer. The post Bud Light 24 Pack Facebook Anniversary Giveaway Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Morrisons ‘£50 Anniversary Coupon’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
According to a post that is circulating rapidly on Facebook, UK supermarket chain Morrisons is giving everyone a £50 coupon to celebrate its anniversary. The post Morrisons ‘£50 Anniversary Coupon’ Facebook Giveaway Scam appeared first on
Truth or Fiction?→ Facebook Claims We’re ‘Clickbait.’ And It Won’t Explain Why.
Even as Facebook hides behind “free speech” concerns to justify a lack of action against the spread of far-right content, it does reserve the right to determine what constitutes “clickbait” with no explanation as to how that de
Snopes→ California Discloses Facebook Probe, Sues for Documents
California's attorney general disclosed an ongoing probe into Facebook's privacy practices, as it sued the company over its repeated refusal to turn over documents and answer questions.
Snopes→ Apple Commits $2.5B to Combat California Housing Crisis
The sum from Apple eclipses pledges by fellow Silicon Valley giants Google and Facebook for addressing the lack of affordable housing in a region where affluent tech workers have helped drive up the cost of homes.
Snopes→ The Pressure Is Now on Facebook to Ban Political Ads, Too
Twitter's ban on political advertising is ratcheting up pressure on Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg to follow suit. But so far, that doesn't appear likely to happen.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘This Isn’t About Free Expression’: Twitter Chief Dorsey Announces Ban on Political Ads
Twitter’s chief executive officer has announced that his platform will ban political advertisements, saying that they represent new challenges to political discourse. “This isn’t about free expression. This is about paying for reach,
Truth or Fiction?→ The Kidnapping Story Being Used to Sell a Flashlight
The TC1200 flashlight might be a quality item — but the advertising around it leaves several questions unanswered. A Facebook video promoting the product in October 2019 bases its ad on the story of a law enforcement officer named John McKnight. How
Snopes→ Facebook Employees Sign Letter Opposing Political Ads Policy
Hundreds of Facebook employees have signed a letter to CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other executives saying they oppose the social network's policy of letting politicians lie in advertisements.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Free Basket of Cadbury Chocolate’ Facebook Scams Continue
According to various posts that are being shared on Facebook, you can click to get a free basket of Cadbury chocolate. The post ‘Free Basket of Cadbury Chocolate’ Facebook Scams Continue appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did a Smart Car Owner Park His Auto Inside His Kitchen to Avoid Hurricane Damage?
Even for social media, a snapshot of a Florida man’s zeal for hurricane preparedness was recycled seemingly within hours, and wound up getting online traction on two different platforms. Jessica Eldridge first gained attention online on Septembe
Truth or Fiction?→ Facebook ‘News’ Service to Include ‘Diverse’ Category, Sites Associated With White Nationalism
Facebook has announced a news service aimed at providing users with a “personalized” slate of stories from four different types of categories: general, topical, local, and “diverse”: Diversity publishers as those focused on key
Truth or Fiction?→ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Grills Facebook Chief Executive Officer Over Fact-Checking, Political Ads
Democratic Party Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez challenged Facebook chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg on his policy allowing disinformation to be run in political advertisements on the social media platform during the tech magnate’s testimo
Truth or Fiction?→ Facebook Antitrust Investigation Expands to 47 Attorneys General
An antitrust probe against Facebook has expanded into nearly the entire continental United States and beyond, New York State Attorney General Letitia James said on October 22 2019, with 46 states and one territory taking part. James said in a statemen
Hoax-Slayer→ Watch for Facebook Scams Offering Free Disney Park Tickets
According to a post that is currently being shared on Facebook, Disneyland is giving 4 free tickets to every family to celebrate its 125th anniversary. The post Watch for Facebook Scams Offering Free Disney Park Tickets appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Facebook CEO Promotes Free Speech; No Questions from Press
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg promoted free expression in a speech at Georgetown University, but restrictions on news coverage of the event drew criticism that its rules undermined its message.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Charlie Chaplin Say ‘Love Is Enough to Get Everything Done’?
The perils of blindly sharing “feel-good” remarks, even when they’re combined with photographs of a beloved celebrity, is evident once again in one of the latest iterations of a graphic falsely quoting actor Sir Charles Spencer Chapl
Truth or Fiction?→ Does a Facebook ‘Default Setting’ Sign Users Up for Recurring Donations?
As we have said many times, any Facebook post that begins with a variation of “copied from a friend” should raise suspicions. Despite this, users of the social media platform continue to do their part to spread misinformation and disinform
Truth or Fiction?→ Recurring Disinformation Around Remembrance Day, Poppies, and ‘Upset Minorities’
An enduring piece of misinformation surrounding the Remembrance Day holiday and the Royal British Legion charity group resurfaced again in September 2019, despite the best efforts of fact-checkers the last few times the same exact disinformation appea
Truth or Fiction?→ Facebook on Allowing Political Ads with Disinformation: ‘A Benefit to See What Politicians Are Saying’
Just one day after a report highlighting an ad for United States President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign based on a claim that Facebook’s own fact-checking partners had already debunked, the social media platform is claiming that al