Q: Did Sen. Bernie Sanders say that Christianity is an insult to Muslims? A: He didn’t say that. He criticized a statement made by a presidential nominee as Islamophobic. FULL ANSWER In June 2017, Sen. Bernie Sanders criticized a presidentia
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Hoax-Slayer→ Boeing 797 ‘Blended Wing Design’ Hoax
Circulating message claims that aircraft company Boeing is set to launch a 1000 passenger jet aircraft that sports a radical Blended Wing design and will be called the Boeing 797. The message features several images supposedly depicting the new Boeing
Hoax-Slayer→ Tech Support Scammers Using Recorded Phone Messages to Gain Victims
Recently, I received yet another scam phone call claiming that my Internet service was about to be disconnected because my computer was sending out viruses. The call was supposedly from Australian telecommunications giant Telstra. The post Tech
FactCheck.org→ Stormy Daniels Didn’t Announce 2020 Campaign
Q: Has Stormy Daniels announced she’s running for president? A: No. That false headline is based on a question she asked in jest. FULL ANSWER Adult film star Stormy Daniels continues to challenge President Donald Trump in public and in court o
Truth or Fiction?→ Camp Fire Story: Under Armour Clothing is Not Fireproof-Undetermined!
Camp Fire Story: Under Armour Clothing is Not Fireproof-Undetermined! Summary of eRumor: A Facebook post warns of a girl who was badly burned while wearing Under Armour clothing near a camp fire. The Truth: Without key details, there’s no way to
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Your Invoice From Apple’ Phishing Scam
This supposed invoice email, which purports to be from Apple, thanks you for purchasing a MacBook laptop computer. The email, which uses the Apple logo and colour scheme, includes images of the laptop along with details of the order. The post ‘
Snopes→ NIH Ends Alcohol Study, Citing Funding, Credibility Problems
The NIH is shutting down a study that was supposed to show if a single drink a day could prevent heart attacks, citing ethical problems that would undermine the credibility of its findings.
FactCheck.org→ Bogus Claim About Made-up Muslim Waitress
Q: Did a Muslim waitress refuse to seat 27 Christians? A: No. That claim is completely made up. The restaurant where it supposedly happened doesn’t even exist. FULL ANSWER Religious freedom was back in the news this month when the U.S. Supre
FactCheck.org→ Weak Link in NFL Protest Story
Q: Has George Soros been paying NFL players to protest? A: No. A story making that claim offers no evidence to support it. FULL ANSWER An inaccurate story that was first published in October 2017 — shortly after President Donald Trump made contr
FactCheck.org→ Fox News’ Shepard Smith Hasn’t Been Fired
Q: Is Fox News Channel anchor Shepard Smith being fired because of “his hate” for President Trump? A: No. That debunked claim has been circulating online since last year. FULL ANSWER Longtime Fox News anchor Shepard Smith wasn’t fired from the
Snopes→ Ex-White House Staffers: We Were Asked to Reassemble Documents Trump Ripped Up
"We weren't supposed to tell anybody," one of the former employees said.
Snopes→ Did Chelsea Clinton Tweet That ‘Pizzagate Is Real’?
Neither Pizzagate nor a "child trafficking bunker" in Tucson is real or connected to illegal activities supposedly directed by Hillary Clinton.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Alton Towers 5 Free Tickets’ Facebook Survey Scam
According to a post that is currently circulating rapidly on Facebook, you can click to get 5 free tickets for the popular UK theme park Alton Towers. Supposedly, the tickets are being given away as a means of celebrating the theme park's 39th annivers
Truth or Fiction?→ Pope Francis Orders White Women to Have Children with Muslim Migrants-Fiction!
Pope Francis Orders White Women to Have Children with Muslim Migrants-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Pope Francis supposedly encouraged white women to “breed” with Muslim migrants to counter declining birthrates. The Truth: The claim that Pope
Truth or Fiction?→ Illinois Resident Patty Nye Blasts Senator Dick Durbin for Calling Seniors “Greediest Generation”-Fiction!
Illinois Resident Patty Nye Blasts Senator Dick Durbin for Calling Seniors “Greediest Generation”-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Illinois resident blasted U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois, for calling seniors the “greed
Truth or Fiction?→ Henry Kissinger Comments on Trump: ‘He Puts America First’-Mostly Fiction!
Henry Kissinger Comments on Trump: ‘He Puts America First’-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger commented that president Trump is a “phenomenon that foreign countries haven’t seen before&#
Hoax-Slayer→ Moon Split Miracle Chain Letter
Chain message claims to present photographic evidence that the moon was once split in two thereby supposedly giving scientific support to Islamic stories of a miracle once performed by the Prophet Muhammad in which he split the moon into two parts. The
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Get Two Free Jetstar Tickets’ Facebook Survey Scam
According to a post that is being shared on Facebook, you can click to get two free tickets courtesy of Australian airline Jetstar. Supposedly, Jetstar is giving away the tickets as a means of celebrating "15 years of quality service". The post ̵
Hoax-Slayer→ X-Files Set ‘UFO Crash’ Image Being Used by Conspiracy Theory Websites
Various conspiracy theory websites are using a photograph that supposedly depicts a crashed UFO as evidence that the US government is covering up encounters with alien beings. The post X-Files Set ‘UFO Crash’ Image Being Used by Conspiracy
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Important Information About Your Credit Card’ Phishing Email
This email, which is supposedly from credit card provider Visa, claims that the company has detected problems regarding your credit card and needs you to "verify some informations' before you can use the card again. The post ‘Important Informati
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake Maersk Line Shipping Documents Email Links to Malware
This email, which purports to be from container shipping company Maersk Line, claims that you can open an attached file to view original shipping documents supposedly related to a consignment that is being shipped to you. The post Fake Maersk Line
Hoax-Slayer→ The Faded Gingham Dress – Stanford University Origin Legend
This enduring and entertaining tale supposedly outlines the origins of California's prestigious Stanford University. However, while core elements in the tale are more or less factual, as a whole it strays a long way from the truth. The post The Faded G
FactCheck.org→ Eastwood Not Leaving Estate to Trump Campaign
Q: Did Clint Eastwood announce he’s leaving his estate to President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign? A: No. That story originated on a self-described satirical website. FULL ANSWER Actor and filmmaker Clint Eastwood has not declared plans to
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Big Big British National Lotto’ Advance Fee Scam
This message, which is distributed via email, claims that you have won £1,992,347 in the "Big Big British National Lotto". Supposedly, your email address was chosen as a winner in a free ticket draw. The post ‘Big Big British National Lotto̵
Truth or Fiction?→ Photo Shows What Tick Eggs Look Like-Fiction!
Photo Shows What Tick Eggs Look Like-Reported as Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A photo making the rounds on social media shows a tick eggs and warns viewers to burn it if they see it. The Truth: This photo has been circulating since at least 2015, a
Truth or Fiction?→ Sign at U.S.-Mexico Border: Lots of Free Stuff Ahead-Fiction!
Sign at U.S.-Mexico Border: Lots of Free Stuff Ahead-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The Democratic National Committee posted a sign at the U.S.-Mexico Border that reads “lots of free stuff ahead.” The Truth: There’s no sign at the U.S.-M
FactCheck.org→ Trump Blurs Facts on London Embassy
President Donald Trump distorted the facts about the construction of a new embassy in London, wrongly implying it ended up costing taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. The new embassy, at a cost of $1 billion, was entirely paid for by the sale of
Truth or Fiction?→ “FBI Corruption …. Decades in a Nutshell’ Commentary on Clinton Foundation-Misleading!
“FBI Corruption …. Decades in a Nutshell’ Commentary on Clinton Foundation-Misleading! Summary of eRumor: A commentary titled “FBI Corruption … Decades in a Nutshell” draws links between the Clinton Foundation, Rober
FactCheck.org→ There Are No “M.A.G.A. Checks”
Q: Can U.S. residents collect “M.A.G.A. Checks”? A: No. A “M.A.G.A. Check” is the invention of a publisher selling an investment guide that makes promises of easy money. FULL ANSWER There is no evidence of any public or private program offe
Truth or Fiction?→ Attorney Lisa Barsoomian Represents Hillary Clinton, Married to Rod Rosenstein -Fiction!
Attorney Lisa Barsoomian Represents Hillary Clinton, Married to Rod Rosenstein-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein’s wife, attorney Lisa Barsoomian, has represented Bill and Hillary Clinton for decades. That makes R
Climate Feedback→ Investor’s Business Daily editorial misrepresents study to claim plants will prevent dangerous climate change
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This editorial by Investor’s Business Daily centers on a recent study published in Science, which concerns the sources of nitrogen cycling through Earth’s ecosystems. The editorial then claims that this study s
FactCheck.org→ No Trump-Ordered ‘Raid’ on Muslim Community
Q: Did President Trump order a raid on Islamberg, New York, that uncovered weapons? A: No. A false story from 2017 links the Muslim community to an unrelated arrest of a man on weapons charges. FULL ANSWER The Muslim settlement of Islamberg in upstat
Snopes→ Migrant Caravan Stops in Field in Southern Mexico
President Donald Trump is warning about "caravans" of migrants heading to the U.S., though the caravan of Central American migrants supposedly moving across Mexico toward the border was strikingly immobile.
FactCheck.org→ Emma Stone Didn’t Commend Trump
Q: Did Emma Stone say, “America made a great choice with Donald Trump”? A: No. There is no record of the actress ever making that comment, or others attributed to her in the same story. FULL ANSWER In the days following the 2016 election, the actr
Truth or Fiction?→ Planned Parenthood Calls For Disney Princes Who’s Had an Abortion-Investigation Pending!
Planned Parenthood Calls For Disney Princes Who’s Had an Abortion-Investigation Pending! Summary of eRumor: A Planned Parenthood affiliate in Pennsylvania tweeted that we need a Disney princess who’s had an abortion, who’s pro-choice,
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake Server Message Tries to Steal Email Account Login
This supposed "Security Alert" message warns that your email account will be deactivated if you do not click a button and add a recovery number. The post Fake Server Message Tries to Steal Email Account Login appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
FactCheck.org→ Congressional Race Scorecard
There have been eight congressional special elections since Donald Trump was inaugurated, and Republicans have won five of them. But the president spun that into a 5-0 record “up until last week” in a speech at a National Republican Congres
Snopes→ Nor’Easter Rolls Into New England as Millions Begin Cleanup
"We're supposed to be getting ready for Easter, not a nor'easter," said 46-year-old Raeme Dempsey.
Hoax-Slayer→ Pamela Anderson Targeted in Death Hoax — Pamela is NOT Dead
According to a supposed news story that has been circulating via social media, actress and model Pamela Anderson has died. The post Pamela Anderson Targeted in Death Hoax — Pamela is NOT Dead appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Truth or Fiction?→ Funeral Home Employee Accidentally Cremated While Taking a Nap-Fiction!
Funeral Home Employee Accidentally Cremated While Taking a Nap-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A funeral home employee was accidentally cremated while taking a nap on a stretcher after working a 16-hour shift. The Truth: A website that describes is content