The men were part of a group dubbed "the Grand Theft Auto gang", accused of 17 murders or attempted murders in the Russian capital.
Hoax-Slayer→ Santander ‘New Online Banking Authentication’ Phishing Scam
An information stealing phishing scam targeting Santander Bank customers is currently being distributed via email. The post Santander ‘New Online Banking Authentication’ Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Washington Post→ President Trump’s claim that illegal immigration went up under past administrations
“As you know, the border was a tremendous problem and now close to 80 percent stoppage.” — President Trump, remarks at a Cabinet meeting, July 31, 2017 “You know, the border’s down 78 percent. Under past administrations, the
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s odd threat on Congress health care
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's odd threat on health care for lawmakers
Hoax-Slayer→ Death Hoax Targets Former Price is Right Host Bob Barker
Posts circulating via social media are claiming that former Price is Right host Bob Barker has died of a head injury. The post Death Hoax Targets Former Price is Right Host Bob Barker appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Funds Credited To Your Account’ Spam Emails
Today, I received a spam email with the subject line "please access and transfer your remaining funds". The post ‘Funds Credited To Your Account’ Spam Emails appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Marine Stabbed by Shoplifter?
The tale of a shoplifter who stabbed a toy-collecting Marine and was then whomped by other Marines has been embellished for humorous effect.
Snopes→ Were King Cobras Shipped to Los Angeles in Snack Containers?
A man was arrested on suspicion of smuggling cobras and other reptiles into the United States via Los Angeles International Airport.
Snopes→ Did Somali Muslims Take Over a Small Tennessee Town?
A hyperpartisan web site offered up a patchwork of half-truths and hyperbole to sow fear and hatred of refugees.
Snopes→ Is Former ‘Price is Right’ Host Bob Barker Dead at Age 94?
The former game show host suffered a head injury in June 2017, but he did not die.
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
PolitiFact→ Trump threatened to end health care coverage for members of Congress. Can he?
Following repeated failed attempts to repeal Obamacare, President Donald Trump has turned to bashing not only the health care law and its architects but all members of Congress on Twitter. Trump threatened to pull health care coverage for lawmakers if
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump threatened insurance companies’ ‘bailouts.’ Here’s what that means
President Donald Trump warned lawmakers he would cut off billions in federal funding that insurance companies receive through Obamacare if Congress fails to pass new health care legislation. "If a new HealthCare Bill is not approved quickly, BAILO
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump says 'business spirit' is highest it's ever been, but proof is lacking
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Donald Trump says 'business spirit' is highest it's ever been, but proof is lacking Right after swearing in his new chief of staff, President Donald Trump once again touted some of the economic accomplishments
Snopes→ Is This a Russian Pilot Flying Under a Bridge in 1965?
An image purportedly showing a Russian pilot flying under a bridge in 1965 is actually a composite of two or more images.
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump misleads on congressional health care
AP FACT CHECK: Trump misleads on congressional health care
Snopes→ Anthony Scaramucci Reportedly ‘Removed’ As White House Communications Director
Chief of Staff John Kelly allegedly made the decision to cut Scaramucci loose just ten days into his tenure.
PolitiFact→ Previewing the Alabama GOP primary
The Republican primary race to fill Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ Senate seat has become a loyalty contest in more ways than one as a major rift forms between President Donald Trump and Sessions. Trump and Sessions both enjoy high popularity in
Snopes→ Scaramucci Posts Nude Photos of His Wife as Revenge for Divorce?
A satire site used news of disarray at the White House to push a false story about the new communications director.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Border Boast
Boasting about a decline in apprehensions at the U.S.-Mexico border on his watch, President Donald Trump falsely claimed that border apprehensions “didn’t go down” under “past administrations.” Actually, they declined in 1
Snopes→ Sam Shepard, Pulitzer-Winning Playwright, is Dead At 73
Sam Shepard, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, died of complications from ALS, on 27 July 2017 at his home in Kentucky. He was 73.
Snopes→ Steven Furtick Signs Six Year, $110 Million Contract with Lakewood Church?
Elevation Church Pastor Steven Furtick took to Twitter to dispel a satire site's claim about him.
Snopes→ #NoConfederate Campaign Against HBO Slave Drama Takes Off
The series 'Confederate' will take place in an alternate timeline where southern states successfully seceded and in which legalized slavery continues.
Snopes→ Putin Says United States Must Cut 755 From Diplomatic Staff in Russia
The move comes in response to Congressional approval for new sanctions against Russia.
Truth or Fiction?→ Steven Furtick Signs 6-Year, $110 Million Contract With Lakewood Church-Fiction!
Steven Furtick Signs 6-Year, $110 Million Contract With Lakewood Church-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Pastor Steven Furtick is leaving Elevation Church and has signed a 6-year, $110 Million contract with Lakewood Church. The Truth: A website that publish
Washington Post→ Video: Fact Checker’s guide to the debt ceiling
In May, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin urged Congress to raise the debt ceiling before lawmakers recessed for the summer. Yet with lawmakers’ attention turned to health care for so long, there was little movement on the issue. And now, summer
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump off base on vets, health payments
AP FACT CHECK: Trump off base on services for vets, other policy in a week dominated by White House strife
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→ Progesterex – Sterility Date Rape Drug Hoax
Message claims that a drug called Progesterex is being mixed with the date rape drug Rohypnol to facilitate sexual assaults that leave the victim sterile. The post Progesterex – Sterility Date Rape Drug Hoax appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ SMiShing Scams on The Rise — Watch for Scam Text Messages
In recent years, cyber criminals have increasingly turned to SMS as a means of distributing phishing scams. The post SMiShing Scams on The Rise — Watch for Scam Text Messages appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Angelina Jolie Says Child Casting Story Is False, Upsetting
Jolie says the account of her casting process for children for her film Khmer Rouge film “First They Killed My Father” described in a recent Vanity Fair profile is false and upsetting.
Snopes→ Live Panda Flown from China to U.S. in Business Class?
A viral image purportedly showing a live panda cub seated next to a human being on a China Airlines jet was staged, probably for public relations purposes.
Snopes→ 31-Year-Old British Woman Died of “Cannabis Poisoning”?
Although this claim is based on official testimony from a pathologist during an inquiry into a mysterious death, scientific evidence makes such an explanation problematic, if not completely untenable.
Snopes→ Clinton Lost, But Republicans Still Want to Investigate Her
Clinton lost the 2016 election to President Donald Trump, but some Republicans in Congress are intensifying their calls to investigate her and other Obama administration officials.
Snopes→ German Tank Shot Down UFOs?
A photograph purportedly showing kill markings that indicate flying saucers on a WWII-era anti-aircraft gun has been digitally manipulated.
PolitiFact→ How Congress could pass Obamacare changes now, or change the filibuster rules
After months of efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act -- efforts that ran aground in the Senate in the wee hours of July 28 -- the combatants are exhausted. One major reason why is the seat-of-the-pants procedure used to put a viable bi
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Secutiry Info’ Phone Phishing Scam
Message purporting to be from the 'technical security services department' claims that an error found in the user's account could result in an account suspension unless the user calls an included phone number The post ‘Secutiry Info’ Phone
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→ Apple ‘Unable to Validate Your Details’ Phishing Scam
This email, which purports to be from Apple Support, claims that the company's automated system was unable to validate your details. The post Apple ‘Unable to Validate Your Details’ Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ John Cena Did NOT Die in a Car Accident
According to various posts that have circulated on and off for several years, popular wrestling star John Cena has been killed in a car accident. The post John Cena Did NOT Die in a Car Accident appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.