A "satire" site fabricated a story about a local mosque closing its doors to "infidels" seeking help.
Publication: Viral Phenomena
Snopes→ Is the Red Cross Charging Victims of Hurricane Harvey for Disaster Relief Services?
Rumors that the Red Cross is charging victims of Hurricane Harvey conflate past controversies with current events.
Snopes→ Red Cross Served ‘Unacceptable’ Meals to Louisiana Flood Victims?
Viral photographs showed meager, unappetizing meals served to flood victims in Louisiana by the American Red Cross in 2016. They weren't the only images of Red Cross rations out there, however.
Snopes→ Woman Posts Picture of Premature Baby Born in Amniotic Sac
Raelin Scurry posted an Instagram photo of the newborn taken on the way to Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC on 5 August 2017.
Snopes→ Is Dunkin’ Donuts Offering Free Coffee for Teachers Every Monday in September?
A picture related to a promotion held in one store in 2014 continues to circulate online.
Snopes→ The Latest: Lottery: Nerves to Blame For Error on Store
An error by the Massachusetts State Lottery over which store sold the lone winning Powerball ticket is being blamed on nerves.
Snopes→ Trump Watches Eclipse from White House
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump wore protective glasses as they viewed the solar eclipse on 21 August 2017.
Snopes→ Tina Fey Returns to ‘Weekend Update’ to Talk Charlottesville
University of Virginia alum Tina Fey said it broke her heart "to see these evil forces descend upon Charlottesville" in a "Weekend Update" segment.
Snopes→ Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $510 Million, 8th Largest
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are one in 292.2 million.
Snopes→ Donald Trump, Wrestlemania, and the Image Used to Illustrate Trump Death Hoaxes
A photograph of Donald Trump participating in a professional wrestling match is frequently used to illustrate fake news stories.
Snopes→ Did a Swimmer Become Infected with Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Myrtle Beach?
A viral Facebook post claimed that a woman was gravely sickened by flesh-eating bacteria in Myrtle Beach.
Snopes→ Was a Musician Deported for Attacking a Los Angeles Street Vendor?
A dubious web site exaggerated the outcome of musician Carlos Hakas' encounter with elote seller Benjamín Ramírez.
Snopes→ Is Snapchat Building a Facial Recognition Database for the Feds?
Online conspiracy theorists claim Snapchat's image filter feature called "Lenses" is covertly amassing a database of users' faces to share with law enforcement agencies.
Snopes→ Prank News: What You Need to Know
A growing number of "prank" web sites allow users to create their own fake news stories -- here's how they work and how to spot them.
Snopes→ Was An Oregon Man Fired For Helping Police Stop a Kidnapping?
Home Depot offered Dillon Reagan his job back after his case garnered widespread attention online.
Snopes→ Airline Ticket Giveaway Scam
Airlines are not giving away free tickets or spending money to Facebook users who share and like a page. Those offers are a form of online scam.
Snopes→ Does a Viral Image Show People Lining Up to Surrender Their Pets for Euthanasia?
An animal rescue organization provided a misleading — and inflammatory — description of a group of people waiting outside a Houston animal shelter.
Snopes→ Was a Baby Tossed to Safety During the Grenfell Tower Fire?
Witness allegations that a baby was saved by a "miraculous" catch during the inferno have not been verified.
Snopes→ I Secretly Planted a Giant Sequoia Tree in My Mayor’s Front Yard
A Redditor's amusing tale of revenge and giant trees was full of holes — and when we got to the root of it, clearly untrue.
Snopes→ Killdozer Day: The Story of Marvin Heemeyer
A viral message touting the "heroic" acts of Marvin Heemeyer, a man who created a "killdozer" to exact revenge on a small Colorado town, omits several key details.
Snopes→ Can You Text ‘FOOD’ and Get Free Meals for Children?
A viral message on social media contains accurate information about how to access food for kids this summer.
Snopes→ Trump’s Tweeted Typo Covfefe Becoming Vanity License Plates
President Trump's 'covfefe' tweet immediately went viral and became one of the president’s more popular posts before it was taken down.
Snopes→ Tweet That: #Covfefe Signals @realDonaldTrump is Back
For more than a week, the tweets from @realDonaldTrump were, well, boring ... Twitterverse, he's back.
Snopes→ Did a Valedictorian Drop Out Just Before Graduating to Become a CEO?
Gio Managadze wrote a viral Facebook post claiming he was valedictorian at the University of Maryland, but dropped out just before graduating to pursue his dreams.
Snopes→ Social Media Rushes to Define Trump’s ‘Covfefe’ Tweet
Trump tweeted just after midnight Eastern time on 31 May 2017: 'Despite the constant negative press covfefe.'
Snopes→ Fake Celebrity Skin Care Ads Dupe Consumers with ‘Free Trial’ Offers
Dubious web sites hawking anti-aging face creams and supplements lure consumers with fake celebrity endorsements.
Snopes→ Portland Burrito Shop Closes After Allegations of Cultural Appropriation
Controversy surrounds the closure of Kook's Burritos, a pop-up Mexican food truck run by two Anglo-American women.
Snopes→ National Guard Troops ‘Turn Their Backs’ on a Protest in Baltimore?
A viral video from 2015 shows soldiers turning away as a protester steps on an American flag.
Snopes→ Did an Ohio Schoolteacher Lose an Eye in a Fidget Spinner Accident?
An article about a high school teacher being "seriously injured" after a classroom game with the popular toy is fake.
Snopes→ Did a Texas Girl Need Surgery After Choking on a Fidget Spinner?
A Facebook user claimed her daughter needed surgery after swallowing part of a fidget spinner.
Snopes→ Tattoo Removal Cream Leaves Woman with Scar
Graphic images showing a woman's infection and subsequent scarring illustrate a known risk with tattoo removal creams.
Snopes→ Is Chick-fil-A Offering Free Food for Mother’s Day?
An image spread online promoting a aMother Day's lunch special from the restaurant chain is a hoax.
Snopes→ Who Is the Naked Man in the Mystery Shark Picture?
Florida football coach Jim McElwain and sandwich chain founder Jimmy John Liautaud have both denied they are the person depicted in the viral photograph.
Snopes→ Did a Trump Campaign Web Site URL Reveal a Contempt for the Poor?
Online users exploited a bug on the President's campaign website to create fake URLs.
Snopes→ Can You Have Your Ashes Mailed to Congress?
A Washington, D.C. college student created a web site for people planning a posthumous protest of the American Health Care Act.
Snopes→ Canada Recalls Gin with Double Alcohol Content
Some cases of Bombay Sapphire gin were found to have 77 percent alcohol content due to improper dilution.
Snopes→ Arizona Woman Reportedly Discovers Hidden Note from Chinese Prison Laborer
Other letters asking for help have been found inside items purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue and Kmart.
Snopes→ Clouds Over Mount Fuji
A spectacular video purportedly showing clouds rolling over Japan's Mount Fuji was digitally created from a still photograph.
Snopes→ Viral Heineken Advertisement Praised After Pepsi Flub
An April 2017 Heineken advertisement showed people with opposing political viewpoints forming genuine connections.
Snopes→ Did a Cornell Student Cut 37 Pounds Using Apple Cider Vinegar and Supplements?
Stories promoting a "diet hack" involving apple cider vinegar are based on unrelated photographs and false claims.