"HappyMother's Day" Facebook post claims that you can click to get a $100 gift card from home improvement store Lowe's. The post No, Lowe’s Is NOT Giving Away $100 Gift Cards On Facebook For Mother’s Day appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
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Hoax-Slayer→ Jury Duty Phone Scams Continue With New Twist
Jury duty phone scammers are now using the names of real police officers to make their claims more believable. The post Jury Duty Phone Scams Continue With New Twist appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Nicotine in Tim Hortons Coffee Hoax
Message claims that Canadian coffee and doughnut chain, Tim Hortons, adds nicotine to its coffee and that patrons have suffered serious health problems as a result. The post Nicotine in Tim Hortons Coffee Hoax appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Truth or Fiction?→ New York Pizzeria Denies Service to Veteran John Welch, His Service Dog-Fiction!
New York Pizzeria Denies Service to Veteran John Welch, His Service Dog-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A servicemember named John Welch was denied service at Villagio’s Pizzeria in Massapequa Park, New York, because he was accompanied by his se
Hoax-Slayer→ FAKE-NEWS: ‘Japanese Whaling Crew Eaten Alive By Killer Whales’
Circulating report claims that 16 members of a Japanese whaling crew have been killed and eaten by a school of killer whales. The post FAKE-NEWS: ‘Japanese Whaling Crew Eaten Alive By Killer Whales’ appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Truth or Fiction?→ Rep. Jason Chaffetz Won’t Seek Reelection over Russian Blackmail Threat-Unproven!
Rep. Jason Chaffetz Won’t Seek Reelection over Russian Blackmail Threat-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: A surprise announcement from U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz of Utah that he wouldn’t seek reelection in 2018 sparked rumors that Russians have bl
Snopes→ Was a ‘Lost Pygmy Tribe’ Discovered on an Indonesian Bicycle Trail?
A video that purported to show a member of a lost tribe was shared with a variety of unproven claims.
Snopes→ Vaccine Opponents: Sesame Street’s Autistic Character is Pharmaceutical Propaganda
The introduction of Julia, an autistic Sesame Street character, drew claims by vaccine opponents that the puppet is part of a conspiracy.
Truth or Fiction?→ Maryland, Michigan and Arizona Allow Muslims Students to Pray in School-Truth! & Fiction!
Maryland, Michigan and Arizona Allow Muslims Students to Pray in Schools-Truth! & Misleading! Summary of eRumor: Maryland, Michigan and Arizona allow Muslims students to pray during school — but not Christian students. The Truth: Muslim students
Truth or Fiction?→ Green Moon Can Be Seen in April 2017-Fiction!
Green Moon Can Be Seen in April 2017-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Sky-gazers will be able to see a Green Moon in the night sky on April 20, 2017, an astronomical event that occurs once every 420 years. The Truth: An old (false) rumor about a rare opp
FactCheck.org→ Trump Distorts Ossoff’s Record
On the morning of the special House election in Georgia, President Donald Trump fired off two tweets that were critical of Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff. Trump claimed Ossoff “will raise your taxes,” but we could find no evidence of Ossoff propos
Hoax-Slayer→ Great News! — ‘Svetlana’ Wants To Change My Life Forever
Yesterday, I received an email with the rather jarring greeting “Hello foreigner”. The email claims to be from Svetlana, an “elegant and… The post Great News! — ‘Svetlana’ Wants To Change My Life Forever appear
Hoax-Slayer→ No, Dunkin Donuts is NOT Giving Everyone a Free Box of Donuts
A post being shared on Facebook claims that Dunkin Donuts is giving away a free box of donuts to EVERYONE as a means of celebrating the company's anniversary. The post No, Dunkin Donuts is NOT Giving Everyone a Free Box of Donuts appeared first on Hoa
Truth or Fiction?→ In 1998, Kodak Had 170,000 Employees, Sold 85% of Photo Paper World Wide-Fiction!
In 1998, Kodak Had 170,000 Employees, Sold 85% of Photo Paper –Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A commentary on the power of innovation and digital disruption of long-standing markets tells the story of Kodak’s decline from having 170,000 employ
Hoax-Slayer→ Mobile Phone Misinformation – XALAN and #90 Hoax
This report was first published in November 2005. A would-be warning, which has been circulating since at least 2005, claims that scammers… The post Mobile Phone Misinformation – XALAN and #90 Hoax appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
FactCheck.org→ Beer, a Cure for Gin Addiction?
Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana said William Wilberforce, a late 18th century British politician, “pushed the sale of beer” to successfully combat “drunkenness related to gin” in England. But Wilberforce wasn’t even born un
FactCheck.org→ Trump Takes More Undue Credit
President Donald Trump wrongly boasted that Toyota’s plan to invest over $1 billion in its largest manufacturing plant in Kentucky would “not have been made if we didn’t win the election.” A Toyota spokesman told us the car comp
Truth or Fiction?→ Comparing Trump Travel Expenses to Obama Travel Expenses-Disputed!
Comparing Trump Travel Expenses to Obama Travel Expenses-Disputed! Summary of eRumor: President Trump’s frequent weekend visits to his Mar-a-Lago in Florida cost taxpayers $3 million a pop, and President Trump outspent two years of President Obam
Snopes→ Daily Mail Reportedly Pays Melania Trump $2.9 Million Settlement in Libel Suit
The British tabloid admitted claims about the First Lady's having worked for an escort service were "not true."
Truth or Fiction?→ 98 Million Americans Were Given Cancer Through Polio Shots-Fiction!
98 Million Americans Were Given Cancer Through Polio Shots-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has admitted that 98 million Americans were given cancer through polio shots contaminated with SV40, a cancer-ca
Truth or Fiction?→ Hillary Clinton Supplied Chemical Weapons to Syria-Fiction!
Hillary Clinton Supplied Chemical Weapons to Syria-Reported as Fiction! The Truth: Hillary Clinton supplied chemical weapons to Syria during her time as secretary of state, and those chemical weapons were either used by Syrian President Bashar al-Ass
Snopes→ “Sour Honey’ is a Cure for Cancer?
While there is a limited amount of science behind some medical claims about bee propolis (marketed as "sour honey"), its promotion as a cure that is withheld from the public by Hillary Clinton and her pharmaceutical cronies is a marketing ploy.
Snopes→ A Toaster Dial Sets Minutes, Not ‘Level of Toasty-ness’?
A long-circulating image claims that toaster owners are misinformed about the purpose of a dial that sets minutes, not darkness.
Snopes→ Do Wireless Signals Stunt Plant Growth?
A 2013 school science project that purports to show that wifi wilts cress plants periodically reappears, but its claims remain unproven.
Hoax-Slayer→ Watch Out For This Fake ANZ Bank “Account Restricted” Email
If you bank with ANZ, keep an eye out for this fraudulent security notification message, which is currently being distributed via email. The message claims that, during recent security checks, ANZ was unable to verify your account information.
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake Facebook Notification Email Opens Pharmacy Spam Website
Email that looks like an official Facebook message claims that you have notifications pending and urges you to click a link to see activity that you have missed.
Truth or Fiction?→ Elizabeth Warren Pays Female Staffers Less than Men-Fiction!
Elizabeth Warren Pays Female Staffers Less than Men-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren pays female staffers less than male staffers despite her strong support for equal pay. The Truth: Claims that Elizabeth Warren pays fem
Truth or Fiction?→ Susan Rice Unmasked Trump Transition Team, Leaked Information-Truth! & Fiction! & Unproven!
Susan Rice Unmasked Trump Transition Team, Leaked Information-Truth! & Fiction! & Unproven! Summary of eRumor: Former National Security Advisor Susan Rice requested that the identities of Trump transition team officials be unmasked in intelli
Snopes→ A Celebrity Had This to Say About Your Town!
Fake newsmongers have spread claims about famous people praising local residents after encountering vehicular troubles in numerous towns.
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake Farmville VIP Receipt Email Tries to Steal Your PayPal Info
This email, which looks like it was sent by PayPal, claims that you have made an order via Facebook for a Farmville VIP membership. The email states that, if you did not authorise this supposed order, you should click a link to cancel it.
FactCheck.org→ Justices Didn’t Oppose Gorsuch
Q: Did all eight Supreme Court justices write a letter opposing Judge Neil Gorsuch’s nomination to fill a court vacancy? A: No. That false claim was made on a liberal website that misrepresented a court ruling regarding the Individuals with Disa
Truth or Fiction?→ Body of Missing White House Intern Margaret Sanguay Found-Fiction!
Body of Missing White House Intern Margaret Sanguay Found-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The body of missing Margaret Sanguay, a White House intern who has been missing since 1994, was found hidden in the same burial plot as former White House counsel V
Hoax-Slayer→ TRUE – Circulating Parrot Flower Photographs Depict Real Plants
Circulating message claims that attached photographs show a very rare plant with parrot shaped flowers that grows in Thailand.
FactCheck.org→ Mailbag: Medicaid’s Physician Participation
This week, a reader sent us comments on the reasons behind lower physician participation in Medicaid, as compared with private insurance or Medicare. In the FactCheck Mailbag, we feature some of the email we receive. Readers can send comments to editor
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.
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.
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
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…
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.
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