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Logically→ Russia has deployed two bombers in the Caribbean after Putin put his nuclear forces on alert.
A segment from a 2018 CNN report on Russian military exercises with Venezuela is falsely linked to the ongoing Ukraine invasion.
Snopes→ Putin Puts Nuclear Forces on High Alert, Escalating Tensions
In a dramatic escalation of East-West tensions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian nuclear forces put on high alert Sunday in response to what he called “aggressive statements” by leading NATO powers.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: ‘Upwards Of 30 US States’ Are NOT ‘On Alert’ — They Activated National Guard To Support COVID Missions
Are upwards of 30 states on alert with their National Guard activated or commanders told to move to a prepared footing? No, this is missing context: "The National Guard is currently supporting COVID missions in 46 states and territories,"
Snopes→ World on Alert As UK Reports Cases of Omicron COVID Variant
Britain became the latest country Saturday to report cases of the new potentially more contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Full Fact→ Hand gel safety alerts only apply to certain brands
A Facebook post claims that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), says that hand gel “causes cancer”. The post uses what appears to be a code for the FDA, by writing F/D/apple symbol. The post also says that this has followed “da
Snopes→ SCAM ALERT: Texas Roadhouse Vouchers on Facebook
The bogus promotion ran on at least 13 separate inauthentic Facebook profiles, in September 2021.
Snopes→ Did National Archives Put ‘Harmful Language’ Alert on US Constitution?
Other historical documents reportedly included the Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights.
Snopes→ SCAM ALERT: Publix 90th Anniversary $3,000 Gift Card
Reader beware.
Snopes→ SCAM ALERT: U.S. Customs and Border Protections Phone Call Scam
Such phishing scams are often used to collect personal information.
Snopes→ Vatican: Pope Alert and Well a Day After Intestinal Surgery
Pope Francis is expected to stay in Rome’s Gemelli Polyclinic, a Catholic hospital, for about seven days “barring complications,"Francis, 84, is expected to stay in Rome’s Gemelli Polyclinic, a Catholic hospital, for about seven days “barring c
Snopes→ RUMOR ALERT: Are Puncture Holes in Crayola Bath Dropz Packaging Caused by Drug Users?
A viral video claims intravenous drug users clean their needles by using the cotton wad inside.
Snopes→ RUMOR ALERT: Korean Actor Park Seo Joon To Star in Marvel Sequel?
If true, he would be the third Korean actor to star in a Marvel movie.
Snopes→ RUMOR ALERT: Is Kanye West Dating Irina Shayk?
The billionaire rapper is said to be dating Bradley Cooper’s ex-girlfriend, Irina Shayk.
Snopes→ SCAM ALERT: The ‘Coca-Cola Welfare Fund’ is Not Giving Away Lottery Money
Online posts spread across multiple countries, offering prize money in more than one currency.
Snopes→ SCAM ALERT: Hermès 184th Anniversary Free Bag Giveaway
Reader beware.
Snopes→ RUMOR ALERT: Claims that Rep. Nancy Mace Vandalized Her Own Home
Mace's post was met with a polarized response.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: White County Sheriff And Beebe Police In Arkansas Did NOT Issue Amber Alert For Purported Kidnapped And Missing 8-Year-Old Girl
Did the White County Sheriff and Beebe Police Department in Arkansas issue an Amber Alert for a kidnapped and missing 8-year-old girl? No, that's not true. A little girl did go missing in the town on May 13, 2021, but she was found "withi
Snopes→ RUMOR ALERT: Suspect in US Capitol Car Attack Was Follower of Nation of Islam?
NBC News cited law enforcement sources who identified Noah Green and his political views.
AFP Fact Check→ Facebook posts circulate fake Covid-19 government emergency alert for Seoul city
A screenshot of what appears to be a Covid-19 emergency text alert has been shared repeatedly on Facebook in March 2021 alongside a claim that it was sent out by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The claim is false: according to South Korean governme
Snopes→ SCAM ALERT: Walmart Is Not Giving Away Vouchers To Celebrate Going Plastic Bag-Free
Though the retail giant has made a commitment to reduce the use of plastic bags, stores around the world still offer them.
Snopes→ SCAM ALERT: Aldi 75th Anniversary Facebook Giveaway
If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Snopes→ SCAM ALERT: Taco Bell Gift Cards and Coupons
Readers should beware of any Facebook pages that offer free gift cards, coupons, or vouchers simply for liking, commenting, and sharing posts.
Snopes→ SCAM ALERT: Tim Hortons 57th Anniversary Giveaway
A copypasta offer appeared too good to be true.
Snopes→ RUMOR ALERT: Colorado Shooting Suspect Had ‘ISIS Sympathies’
More evidence is required before this claim can be rated in a traditional Snopes fact check.
AFP Fact Check→ The United Nations denies issuing an organ trafficking alert for the Middle East
A purported alert from the United Nations about the killing of migrant workers in the Middle East for organ harvesting has been shared on Facebook and Twitter hundreds of times. The posts also warns people about fake agencies who offer employment abr
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: The Kentucky Department Of Fish And Wildlife Resources Did NOT Issue A ‘Sasquatch Alert’
Did the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources issue a "Sasquatch Alert"? No, that's not true: This purported public service bulletin bearing the logo of the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources is a hoax. Th
Snopes→ Is Franklin Graham’s ‘Urgent Prayer Alert’ About the US Equality Act Correct?
The influential evangelist published a widely shared open letter, warning followers about "a very dangerous piece of legislation."
Poynter→ Today: snippets of code for Google News; tomorrow: academic research and maybe a Grandpa Alert
There’s a hidden bit of code that’s been quietly helping counter misinformation around the world. Few people know about it — but fact-checkers in 56 countries have now used this tagging system, known as ClaimReview, more than 100,000 times to hel
Snopes→ RUMOR ALERT: Did Ted Cruz Fly to Cancun During Texas Energy Crisis?
We need more evidence than anonymous sources to give this claim a traditional Snopes rating.
Snopes→ Strong Quake Hits Japan’s Northeast Coast; No Tsunami Alert
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
Snopes→ RUMOR ALERT: Did Candace Owens Accuse Pelosi of Knowing in Advance About the Capitol Riots?
More evidence is required before this claim can be rated in a traditional Snopes fact check.
Snopes→ Did Texas Issue an Amber Alert for ‘Son of Chucky’?
The Texas Department of Public Safety told a local news station the notification was sent out by accident.
Snopes→ US Terrorism Alert Warns of Politically Motivated Violence
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a national terrorism bulletin warning of the potential for lingering violence from people motivated by anti-government sentiment after President Joe Biden's election.
Snopes→ RUMOR ALERT: Did Transphobic Post Feature Real Photos of Dr. Rachel Levine?
It wasn't the first time the nominee for U.S. assistant health secretary was targeted online.
Snopes→ RUMOR ALERT: Did the Trumps Fire White House Usher Timothy Harleth?
Reports conflicted about whether the Trumps or the Bidens fired the head White House usher after the Bidens weren't promptly let inside the White House.
Snopes→ RUMOR ALERT: Did Trump Give National Guard Permission To Stay in Trump International Hotel?
More evidence is required before this claim can be rated in a traditional Snopes fact check.
AFP Fact Check→ Hoax US security alert misleadingly warns of ‘national quarantine’ ahead of Biden’s inauguration
As US authorities ramped up security ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, social media posts warned of an imminent two-week national quarantine, business closures and the mobilisation of troops across the country. The claim, which circ
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: An ‘Emergency Broadcast Alert’ Has NOT Been Issued Revealing Donald Trump Has Invoked The Insurrection Act
Did an Emergency Broadcast Alert reveal Donald Trump invoked the Insurrection Act? No, that's not true: A video makes the baseless claim that President Donald J. Trump informed the mayor of Oklahoma City that the "Insurrection Act has bee
Snopes→ RUMOR ALERT: Is Trump Planning To Skip Biden’s Inauguration?
It wouldn't be the first time the sitting president broke from tradition.