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Snopes→ ‘Buy SpaceX Stock Before It Goes Public’ Posts Are a Scam
The scam was being promoted in Facebook ads and perhaps also on Instagram by an account that showed signs of originating in Vietnam.
Poynter→ AFP debuts Spanish-language tip line in the US
Factually is a newsletter about fact-checking and misinformation from Poynter’s International Fact-Checking Network. Sign up here to receive it in your email every other Thursday. The news agency Agence France-Presse just launched a disinformatio
Snopes→ The ‘Publix Branch Opening Promotion’ for $8,000 Is a Scam
According to Facebook users who fell victim to the scam, their accounts were compromised and messages promoting the scam were sent to their contacts.
Logically→ Forwarding ‘good morning, good evening’ messages etc can expose one’s private banking information.
There are no credible reports or official warnings that the forwarded messages expose one's private information.
Poynter→ Indian fact-checkers are tracking the patterns of falsehoods in the country
Fact-checkers in India identified political falsehoods, communal rumors across the country’s hyper-local cultures and “miracle cures” that hawk foods as replacements for modern medicine as broad trends of misinformation in […] The post Indi
Snopes→ ‘Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt’ Scam Circulates on WhatsApp
Cadbury said in a statement that the viral post was "not been generated by us" and that consumers should not "interact or share personal information through the post."
Poynter→ WhatsApp can be a black box of misinformation, but Maldita may have opened a window
Private messaging apps like WhatsApp have always presented challenges for fact-checkers. Unlike Facebook and Twitter, where fact-checkers can use third-party software to track the virality of misinformation tropes, WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption ke
Poynter→ WhatsApp and the IFCN offer a financial shot in the arm to fact-checkers fighting vaccine misinformation
Seven fact-checking organizations spread across the globe will get a combined $500,000 in grant funding to help support their efforts to fight COVID-19 vaccine misinformation. The award is part of the Vaccine Grant Program — a partnership between W
Poynter→ Fact-checking vaccine hoaxes? Apply now to the Vaccine Grant Program
The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) is joining forces with WhatsApp to launch the Vaccine Grant Program, a new global effort to stem the flow of misinformation around COVID-19 vaccines. This partnership marks the second time this year the
Poynter→ Growing usage of encrypted messaging apps could make it harder to combat misinformation
Gigantic numbers released this week indicate that encrypted messaging apps are on the rise — and this is disturbing for some members of the fact-checking community. Reporting by Axios showed private messaging app Signal saw a 677% increase in downloa
Poynter→ How FactChat members are preparing for Election Day
Lee en español The 12 organizations taking part in this alliance have worked relentlessly to debunk inaccurate claims from both presidential candidates in the 2020 campaign. Trolls, bots and fake accounts have used the democratic freedoms of participa
Poynter→ FactChat has three times more users in Spanish than in English and is ready for tonight’s debate
(Versión en español) FactChat, the WhatsApp chatbot that the International Fact-Checking Network developed to expose fact-checks about the United States presidential campaign, is gaining popularity in the Hispanic community and will have a great chal
Logically→ Government plans to impose 18% GST on sending good morning messages on WhatsApp.
This is a fake message. There are no government orders on GST being imposed on Whatsapp messages.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Argentina is Doing It’ Hoax Message Still Circulating
According to a message that began circulating via WhatsApp in July 2020, you should not open a video called "Argentina is doing it". Supposedly, opening the video will hack your phone. The post ‘Argentina is Doing It’ Hoax Message Still
Poynter→ The International Fact-Checking Network introduces a Portuguese version of its WhatsApp chatbot
The International Fact-Checking Network is adding a fourth language to its WhatsApp Chatbot — Portuguese. The global alliance of over 90 fact-checking organizations housed at the Poynter Institute has previously launched versions of the free tool in
Poynter→ Brazilian fact-checkers warn their country’s ‘fake news’ bill will do more harm than good
Brazilian fact-checkers said a bill passed Tuesday intended to combat disinformation will create a massive surveillance network and make it more difficult to do their work. “The Brazilian Law on Freedom, Responsibility and Transparency on the Int
Poynter→ Media literacy and fact-checking in encrypted apps
Day four of Global Fact 7 featured two additional regional panels of fact-checkers – in Africa and Latin America, a discussion about how fact-checkers use WhatsApp, and a look at two approaches to teaching media literacy to both teens and adults.
Poynter→ IFCN’s WhatsApp chatbot is now available in Hindi and ready to fight COVID-19 hoaxes
The International Fact-Checking Network’s COVID-19 WhatsApp chatbot will now be available in Hindi –– the world’s third most spoken language. The bot was first released in English, and Spanish, but starting this Thursday, June 11, Hindi speaker
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘£175 Lidl Voucher’ WhatsApp Giveaway Scam
Messages being distributed via WhatsApp are claiming that European discount supermarket chain Lidl is giving away £175 vouchers to "support the nation during Corona pandemic". The post ‘£175 Lidl Voucher’ WhatsApp Giveaway Scam appeared f
Truth or Fiction?→ Was ‘The Purge’ Feed Set on March 22 2020?
One in five Americans were on official coronavirus lockdown on March 21 2020, and many of those Americans watched movies to pass the time — leading to a rumor that those viewing 2013’s The Purge spotted surveillance feed video in the f
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Hearts of Love Devil Worshippers’ WhatsApp Group Warning is a Hoax
According to a post that is currently circulating via WhatsApp, you should not join a group called "Hearts of Love". The post ‘Hearts of Love Devil Worshippers’ WhatsApp Group Warning is a Hoax appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
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
Hoax-Slayer→ WhatsApp ‘1000 GB Free Internet’ Scam Message
According to a message that is being shared on WhatsApp, you can follow a link to activate an Internet bundle that includes 1000 GB of free data. The post WhatsApp ‘1000 GB Free Internet’ Scam Message appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ WhatsApp ‘Change Your Profile Pic’ Hacker Hoax
According to a "warning" message that circulates via WhatsApp and social media websites, hackers are using WhatsApp profile pictures to create nude images of users. The post WhatsApp ‘Change Your Profile Pic’ Hacker Hoax appeared first o
Hoax-Slayer→ Watch Out for ATO Tax Debt Scams Delivered Via WhatsApp
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning people about a new scam campaign that uses the cross-platform messaging service, WhatsApp. The post Watch Out for ATO Tax Debt Scams Delivered Via WhatsApp appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ What The Hell is ‘WhatsApp’ and Why Should I Care?
Almost every time I publish an article that discusses WhatsApp, at least one person will post a "What is WhatsApp?" comment. The post What The Hell is ‘WhatsApp’ and Why Should I Care? appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Two Silly ‘Forward to Save Your Account’ WhatsApp Hoaxes Combined
According to this widely circulated WhatsApp post, you must forward a message to your WhatsApp contact list or your account will be deleted. The post Two Silly ‘Forward to Save Your Account’ WhatsApp Hoaxes Combined appeared first on Hoax-S
Hoax-Slayer→ WhatsApp ‘Red Light Will Turn Green’ Hoax Message
According to a message that is circulating via WhatsApp, the company has decided to let the app "work without Internet" at no extra cost. The post WhatsApp ‘Red Light Will Turn Green’ Hoax Message appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ WhatsApp Gold and Martinelli — How a Valid Warning Got Mixed Up With a Silly Hoax
Unfortunately, this message combines information about a real threat with a silly virus hoax and this has caused considerable confusion. The post WhatsApp Gold and Martinelli — How a Valid Warning Got Mixed Up With a Silly Hoax appeared first on
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Win a Toyota Yaris’ WhatsApp Scam
According to a message circulating via WhatsApp, you can follow a link to win a 2018 Toyota Yaris. Supposedly, Toyota is offering the chance to win the cars as a means of celebrating its 50th anniversary. The post ‘Win a Toyota Yaris’ Whats
Brazil Holds Election Amid Disinformation, Propaganda Crisis
Imagine, if you will: A presidential election in which even the most basic facts are riddled with confusing disinformation, a far-right candidate appealing to authoritarians and repulsing many women with misogynistic comments, and connections to political aspirants such as Marine Le Pen and Steve Bannon. This is Brazil in 2018, and the person who was […]
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Hoax-Slayer→ Fake ‘Cadbury India’ Scam Posts Promise Free Chocolate
According to various posts that are currently circulating via Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter, you can click to get a free chocolate basket courtesy of Cadbury India. The post Fake ‘Cadbury India’ Scam Posts Promise Free Chocolate appeared
Hoax-Slayer→ WhatsApp ‘Servers Really Full’ Hoax
Message claims that smartphone instant messaging application WhatsApp needs its users to re-send the same message to everyone on their contact lists to prove that they are active users because the company's "servers have recently been really full" or a
Snopes→ WhatsApp ‘Martinelli’ Phone Virus Warning
One of several similar WhatsApp malware hoaxes warns that a "Martinelli" video could "hack" your phone.
Snopes→ Did NASA Warn of an Impending Earthquake in India?
A viral hoax managed to trick some people.
Hoax-Slayer→ Circulating WhatsApp Scam Message Promises Free Beer From Heineken
A message that is circulating primarily via WhatsApp claims that European brewer Heineken is giving away 4 barrels of beer to celebrate its 140th anniversary. The post Circulating WhatsApp Scam Message Promises Free Beer From Heineken appeared first
Hoax-Slayer→ Free Pizza Scam Post Circulating via WhatsApp
According to a message that is currently circulating via cross-platform instant messaging service WhatsApp, Pizza Hut is giving everyone 2 large pizzas as a means of celebrating "60 years of quality service". The post Free Pizza Scam Post Circulatin
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Win a Car’ WhatsApp Scam Messages
WhatsApp users are currently being hit by "urgent" posts claiming that they can get a free car by following a link. The post ‘Win a Car’ WhatsApp Scam Messages appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Truth or Fiction?→ Popcorn Carnival Video Virus Attacking Phones Via WhatsApp-Fiction!
Popcorn Carnival Video Virus Attacking Phones Via WhatsApp-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: WhatsApp users have been warned that a video called “popcorn carnival” or “carnival of popcorn” on WhatsApp has a virus that can destroy user