Yet another fraudulent Facebook Page is tricking naive users into first liking, sharing, and commenting and then submitting their personal information on spammy survey websites.
Hoax-Slayer→ Nonsense – ‘McDonalds Using Human Meat’
Circulating report claims that human meat has been discovered in McDonald's meat factories in the United States. The report further claims that the meat comes from children.
Washington Post→ Did a Democratic congressional hopeful inflate his national security credentials?
“I’ve got five years of experience as a national security staffer in the U.S. Congress. I held top secret security clearance.” —Democratic congressional hopeful Jon Ossoff, remarks at a meet and greet, Feb. 20 Just about eve
Hoax-Slayer→ Live Ants In The Brain Hoax
Warning claims that people have died after ants have entered their skulls by way of the ears and began eating their brains.
Snopes→ How to Create a Hybrid Kiwi-Banana Fruit
A video showing how gardeners can create hybrid kiwi-banana fruits is an old April Fool's Day joke.
Snopes→ Vince Gilligan Announces ‘Breaking Bad’ Season 6?
Reports that the creator of 'Breaking Bad' has announced the series will return for a sixth season are fake news.
Snopes→ Did Sinbad Play a Genie in the 1990s Movie ‘Shazaam’?
Although many people claim to clearly recall comedian Sinbad's playing a genie in a movie called "Shazaam," those memories appear to be yet another example of the "Mandela Effect."
Snopes→ Tape Proves Doomed ‘Challenger’ Crew Screamed, Cursed and Prayed?
Reports of a secret tape recorded aboard the doomed space shuttle Challenger that captured the final panic-stricken moments of the crew were a tabloid invention.
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking fake news on International Fact-checking Day
Move over internet hoaxes and fake news, it’s time for International Factchecking Day. This year, fact-checkers around the world are taking a stand in favor of facts. We’ve declared April 2 — the day after April Fool’s Day &mdas
Snopes→ Plane Lands Safely After Losing a Wing?
A video clip that shows an airplane making a safe landing after losing a wing was a promotional gimmick.
Snopes→ Happy April Fool’s Day!
Here's a roundup of some of this year's best (or worst) April Fools Day pranks.
Hoax-Slayer→ Bigpond “Service Suspension” Phishing Scam
Outline: Email purporting to be from Australian Internet service provider Bigpond claims that your Internet service may be suspended unless you follow…
Snopes→ Is President Donald Trump Considering Resignation?
A number of web sites are citing a tweet which contains only hearsay.
Snopes→ Did This Man Shoot and Kill a Hibernating Bear?
A photograph showing a man posing with a bear carcass was shared with an unfounded backstory in March 2017.
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake JetStar “On Board Receipt” Emails Contain Malware
Inboxes are currently being hit by malicious emails that claim to be from the Australian-based airline JetStar.
Snopes→ Federal Judge Approves $25 Million Settlement In Trump University Lawsuits
Judge Gonzalo Curiel said the "extraordinary" settlement would allow former students to recover most of the cost of their studies.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Account in Violation of Terms of Service’ Facebook Phishing Scam
Warning message purporting to be from the Facebook Ads Team claims that your account has been found in violation of terms of service and will be closed for safety reasons.
Snopes→ Did Judge Roy John McNatt Write a Racist Memo About Black People?
A memorandum attributed to an Arkansas judge is a long-circulating hoax.
Snopes→ Did George W. Bush Describe President Trump’s Inauguration as ‘Some Weird Sh*t’?
According to reports, three unnamed witnesses heard Bush refer to the 45th president's inauguration using the phrase.
Snopes→ Three Reasons You Should Stop Eating Peanut Butter Cups?
A viral post misrepresents the science behind three additives in the popular peanut butter and chocolate treat.
Snopes→ Is a ‘Do Not Cross This Field’ Bull Warning Sign Real?
Although a photograph showing a bull warning sign is frequently shared with a claim that it was digitally altered, the sign is actually real.
Snopes→ Crime in Sweden, Part III: Does Sweden Have ‘No-Go Zones’ Where the Police Can’t Enter?
Swedish police have identified “problem areas,” but say there is no such thing as a “no-go zone.”
FactCheck.org→ Sessions’ Dubious Drug Claims
In an address to law enforcement, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions made two dubious claims about marijuana and opioids: Sessions said marijuana is “only slightly less awful” than heroin, an illicit opioid. Experts says heroin is thre
Truth or Fiction?→ With S.J. Res 34, Congress Allows Internet Providers to Sell Your Browsing History-Truth! & Misleading!
With S.J. Res. 34, Congress Allows Internet Providers to Sell Your Browsing History-Truth! & Misleading! Summary of eRumor: Congress has approved S.J. Res. 34, which would repeal an Obama-era internet privacy rule that prevented Internet service p
FactCheck.org→ Partisan Spin on Gorsuch Vote
As the Senate considers Judge Neil Gorsuch for the Supreme Court, senators on both sides have engaged in partisan spin over the number of votes required to approve his nomination: Sen. Bernie Sanders falsely claimed the Senate “requires 60 votes
Hoax-Slayer→ Nike Giveaway Facebook Scam
Facebook Page that calls itself Nike Mercurial claims that you can win expensive Nike shoes just by sharing and liking a post and adding the comment "Win".
Washington Post→ Tim Kaine’s claim about whether Judge Neil Gorsuch views contraception as a ‘wrongdoing of others’
“As in Hobby Lobby and Little Sisters of the Poor, his own view on ‘the wrongdoing of others’ — i.e., women making their own health care choices — shows through the relatively straightforward legal issue raised by the case. …
Hoax-Slayer→ “Get 2 Free Cebu Pacific Tickets” Facebook Scam
Circulating Facebook post claims that you can click to get two free air tickets to fly anywhere courtesy of the Philippines based airline Cebu Pacific.
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake ATO “Tax Declaration” Emails Want You to Download a File
Australian residents are currently receiving emails that claim to be from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). The emails warn that a review of your 2016 tax return has revealed "several inconsistencies".
Snopes→ Activists Threaten to Spill Congress’ Browsing Histories After Privacy Rollback Vote
One activist says he plans to create a searchable tool that allows constituents to look up legislators' browsing histories.
Snopes→ Rollins College Controversy Described as ‘Fake News’
Reports that a Rollins College student was suspended for disagreeing with a Muslim professor lacked some important background information.
Hoax-Slayer→ Watch Out For “Confirmation Letter Enclosed” Malware Emails
Malicious emails that claim to have a confirmation letter enclosed are currently being distributed by online criminals.
Hoax-Slayer→ Charles F. Feeney ‘Grant Donation’ Advance Fee Scam
Email purporting to be from millionaire philanthropist Charles Francis Feeney claims that the recipient has been awarded a grant of 1.9 million US dollars based on the random selection of his or her email address online.
Hoax-Slayer→ No, Morrisons is Not Giving Everyone a Free £85 Coupon
According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, you can click to get a free voucher worth £85 from UK supermarket chain Morrisons.
Snopes→ Did an Antifascist Group Put Up Anti-White Posters in Seattle?
A photograph showing a 'When You Date a White' poster in Seattle is real, but Emerald City Antifa said that they were not responsible for the message.
Snopes→ Did 244 Inmates Escape From a Fijian Prison?
A dubious news site fabricated a story about a mass escape — but it couldn't even keep its details straight.
Snopes→ Crime in Sweden, Part II: Are Refugee Men Overrepresented in Swedish Crime?
Claims that newly-arrived asylum seekers are causing a crime wave in Sweden are not supported by data or local officials.
PolitiFact→ Fight for the Future – Congress let Internet providers 'spy on' your underwear purchases, advocacy group says
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly True | Congress let Internet providers 'spy on' your underwear purchases, advocacy group says Your Internet service provider has intimate knowledge about your intimates, and a bill headed to President Donald Trump&rsq
Truth or Fiction?→ Warning from Shell Oil Company About Climate Change-Truth!
Warning from Shell Oil Company About Climate Change-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Shell Oil Company released a 1991 video about the “catastrophic risks” of climate change that warned about rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, cli
Truth or Fiction?→ Obama Aide Evelyn Farkas Admits Spying on Donald Trump’s Team-Mostly Fiction!
Obama Aide Evelyn Farkas Admits Spying on Donald Trump’s Team-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Former Obama administration aide Evelyn Farkas admitted in an appearance on MSNBC that she helped President Obama spy on President Trump’s ca