Stan Romanek, a prominent self-proclaimed "alien abductee", says his computer was hacked in a government conspiracy to silence him.
Truth or Fiction?→ Giant Florida Cane Spider Attacks House in Photo-Fiction!
Giant Florida Cane Spider Attacks House in Photo-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A photo of what’s described as a real giant Florida cane spider attached to the side of a house has gone viral. The Truth: A doctored photo that appears to show a gia
Snopes→ Was an American Flag Displayed on the White House?
A meme comparing White House light displays under the Trump and Obama administration used a digitally altered image.
PolitiFact→ What legal experts say about Donald Trump Jr. meeting with Russian lawyer
After months of denial by the Trump team about communication with Russia during the 2016 election, Donald Trump Jr. confirmed he met with a Russian lawyer in hopes of receiving damaging information on Hillary Clinton. Would such a meeting be illeg
Truth or Fiction?→ CLA Safflower Oil Leads to Weight Loss, Less Belly Fat-Unproven!
Safflower Oil Supplement Leads to Weight Loss, Less Belly Fat-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: Claims that safflower oil and/or conjugated linoleic acids (CLAs) supplements can help you lose weight, particularly in the belly area, have been circulating
Snopes→ 7-Eleven Continues Free Slurpee Tradition on 7/11
The convenience store continued its tradition of offering free Slurpees on 11 July on 11 July 2017.
FactCheck.org→ A Fake Paul Ryan Quote
Q: Did House Speaker Paul Ryan say “22 million Americans choose to be poor, so it’s their own problem if they can’t afford to be healthy”? A: No. That fake quote comes from a satirical news story. FULL QUESTION Did Ryan reall
Snopes→ Are ‘Hail Satan’ License Plates Now Available in Tennessee?
Claims that state lawmakers had passed a bill allowing phrase to appear on license plates originated from a satire site.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Did John Podesta deny CIA and FBI access to DNC server, as Donald Trump claims?
The Truth-o-Meter says: False | Did John Podesta deny CIA and FBI access to DNC server, as Donald Trump claims? In the midst of talks on the global economy, climate change and immigration at the Group of 20 summit in Germany, President Donald Trump
Snopes→ At Least 16 People Killed in Military Plane Crash in Mississippi
The KC-130 refueling aircraft crashed into a field 85 miles north of Jackson, Mississippi on 10 July 2017.
Snopes→ Russian Lawyer Who Met Donald Trump Jr. Says She Never Had Information on Clinton
Natalia Veselnitskaya also confirmed to NBC that Jared Kushner and Paul Manafort had attended the meeting in June 2016.
Washington Post→ McConnell’s claim that Senate GOP health bill would not ’cause anyone currently on Medicaid to come off it’
“Nothing we’ve advocated so far would cause anyone currently on Medicaid to come off of it.” — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), speech in Paducah, Ky., July 5. A reader asked us to fact-check this claim, repor
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Huge Plane Crashes Into Bridge’ Survey Scam
Facebook post that features an image depicting a passenger jet crashed into a traffic bridge includes a link that supposedly opens a news video. The post ‘Huge Plane Crashes Into Bridge’ Survey Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Your Mailbox Quota is Full’ Email Phishing Scam
According to this email, which bills itself as a "final warning" deactivation notice, your mailbox quota is full. The post ‘Your Mailbox Quota is Full’ Email Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ FAKE-NEWS: ‘Mosque to Have Speakers That Can be Heard 15 Miles Away’
Circulating report claims that a new mosque to be built in Birmingham UK will have a speaker system that can be heard 15 miles away. The post FAKE-NEWS: ‘Mosque to Have Speakers That Can be Heard 15 Miles Away’ appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ The ‘Nuran Katikoy’ Hacker Warning is Yet Another Hoax
According to a post that is rapidly circulating via Facebook, you should tell all the people on your messenger list not to… The post The ‘Nuran Katikoy’ Hacker Warning is Yet Another Hoax appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Unfounded Leak Claim
President Donald Trump made the unfounded accusation that former FBI Director James Comey illegally “leaked CLASSIFIED INFORMATION to the media.” His claim appears to have been based on a news story that makes no such determination. The Hil
Snopes→ Did Donald Trump Send a Plane to ‘Save’ Charlie Gard?
The United States president has offered to help the terminally ill boy, but there is no evidence he made this specific gesture.
Snopes→ Was Vladimir Putin Surrounded by Other World Leaders at the G20 Summit?
A photograph purportedly showing the Russian president surrounded by political counterparts is not real.
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→ Is this Really an Electric Car From 1905?
A photograph of the vehicle is real, but misdated.
PolitiFact→ In Context: How the White House Edited an AP Story About Health Coverage
On July 10, 2017, the White House press office sent a blast email titled, "New Survey Shows United States Uninsured Population Grew by 2 Million This Year." The email (also posted on the White House website) referred to an Associated Press ar
PolitiFact→ Chris Murphy – Is Donald Trump responsible for rising health insurance premiums, as Chris Murphy said?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Is Donald Trump responsible for rising health insurance premiums, as Chris Murphy said? Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., blamed President Donald Trump for insurance rate hikes through the administration’s att
Truth or Fiction?→ Yellowstone Lava Geyser Erupts for First Time in Human History-Fiction!
Yellowstone Lava Geyser Erupts for First Time in Human History-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A Yellowstone Lava Geyser has erupted at the national park for the first time in recorded history after earthquakes shook Montana and Wyoming in early July 2017
Snopes→ Is This Muhammad Ali with All of His Winnings in 1964?
A photograph of Muhammad Ali standing near piles of cash in a bank vault is often shared with inaccurate or misleading information.
Snopes→ Scientists Discover a Drug That Regenerates Teeth?
Research using a chemical that stimulates stem cells in degraded teeth has been tested in mice with promising results, but the research is in its infancy.
Truth or Fiction?→ Don’t Accept Facebook Friend Request From Hacker Jayden K. Smith-Fiction!
Don’t Accept Facebook Friend Request From Hacker Jayden K. Smith-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Posts warning Facebook users not to accept a friend request from Jayden K. Smith because he’s a hacker who will immediately gain access to all y
Snopes→ British Court Considers Possible Treatment in Charlie Gard Case
Courts in the U.K. and Europe had previously ordered the terminally ill 11-month-old boy's life support to be withdrawn.
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump says Barack Obama 'did nothing' about Russia prior to Election Day
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Donald Trump says Barack Obama 'did nothing' about Russia prior to Election Day President Donald Trump on an overseas trip criticized former President Barack Obama, saying he "did nothing" about Russ
Truth or Fiction?→ Delta Airlines Giving Away Free Tickets on Facebook-Scam!
Delta Airlines Giving Away Free Tickets on Facebook-Scam! Summary of eRumor: Delta Airlines is giving away free tickets on Facebook to people who like and comment on a post, and take part in a brief survey. The Truth: False claims that Delta Airlines i
Snopes→ In Contradictory Tweets, Trump Backs Off “Cyber Security Unit” With Russia
The President's idea was criticized by members of both parties, before he later suggested it was a nonstarter.
ABC News→ Holt is a steadying force for NBC as anchor
Lester Holt has been a steadying force for NBC News in two years as anchor, yet talks now of how difficult the transition was from Brian Williams
ABC News→ AP FACT CHECK: Trump on the ‘blazing’ economy, Russia, NATO
AP FACT CHECK: Trump on Moscow mischief and his meeting with Putin
Washington Post→ Fact Checker’s guide to obstruction of justice, executive privilege and impeachment
The special counsel overseeing the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 elections widened the scope of the probe — including whether President Trump obstructed justice when firing James B. Comey as FBI director. Now, with every new d
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→ CNN Used the Same Girl in Three Different Refugee Crisis Pictures?
A variation on the 'crisis actor' conspiracy theory holds that CNN used photographs of the same girl to represent three different refugee crises.
Snopes→ Report: Trump Son, Son-in-Law Met with Kremlin-Linked Lawyer
Donald Trump’s eldest son, son-in-law, and then-campaign chairman met with a Russian lawyer shortly after Trump won the Republican nomination.
Snopes→ Yellowstone Lava Geyser
A report of lava gushing out of geysers at Yellowstone National Park following a string of nearby earthquakes is fake news.
Snopes→ ‘True Blood’ Actor Nelsan Ellis Dead at 39
Actor Nelsan Ellis, best known for playing the character of Lafayette Reynolds on “True Blood,” has died at the age of 39 from complications of heart failure.
Hoax-Slayer→ Amazon ‘Security Enhancement Protocol’ Phishing Scam
According to this email, which purports to be from Amazon, the company has observed multiple login attempt errors on your account during it's "usual security enhancement protocol." The post Amazon ‘Security Enhancement Protocol’ Phishing