Psychiatrist Dr. Keith Albow on President Trump’s Sanity: Trump is Stone Cold Sane-Authorship Confirmed! Summary of eRumor: A letter by Dr. Keith Albow said President Trump is “stone cold sane” and that “there’s a genius i
Search Results (2178) for: supposed
Truth or Fiction?→ Photo of KFC in Dearborn Proves Sharia Law Has Come to America-Fiction!
Photo of KFC in Dearborn Proves Sharia Law Has Come to America-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A picture supposedly showing a KFC in Dearborn, Michigan, with different lines for men and women proves that Sharia Law has come to America. The Truth: The photo
PolitiFact→ White House plugs anti-CNN video from undercover group
President Donald Trump and his administration enflamed a tense relationship with CNN this week, as deputy press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders touted a video aimed against the network even though she said she didn’t know if it was accurate. It
Truth or Fiction?→ Chic-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy Says ‘We Don’t Like Blacks Either’-Fiction!
Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy Says ‘We Don’t Like Blacks Either’-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: After Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy came out against gay marriage, rumors spread that Dan Cathy said “We don’t like blacks either”
Truth or Fiction?→ Bill Clinton Has Aids, Transmitted AIDS to Hillary Clinton -Fiction!
Bill Clinton Has Aids, Transmitted AIDS to Hillary Clinton-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A former D.C. call girl has come forward with accusations that President Bill Clinton has AIDS, and that Hillary Clinton is HIV positive. The Truth: An unsubstanti
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Your De-activation Request’ Phishing Scam Email
This supposed "Server Message" claims that you recently made a request to deactivate your email account. It notes that your deactivation request will be processed shortly. The post ‘Your De-activation Request’ Phishing Scam Email appeared
Truth or Fiction?→ Robert Mueller Called for One World Government, Religion-
Robert Mueller Called for One World Government, Religion-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Robert Mueller advocated for a one-world government, one-world religion under a one-world leader “as quickly as possible” before he was appointed specia
Truth or Fiction?→ Muslim Man Refuses Seat Beside Woman Reading Bible-Unproven!
Muslim Man Refuses Seat Beside Woman Reading Bible-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: The legend of a Muslim man who refused a seat next to a woman reading a Bible on a flight, only to have the flight attendant move the woman to first class so she wouldn&
Snopes→ Nancy Pelosi: Miss Lube Rack of 1959?
A photograph that supposedly shows a young Nancy Pelosi as 'Miss Lube Rack' of 1959 is actually a picture of a different woman.
Hoax-Slayer→ NatWest ‘Payment Issue’ Phishing Emails
Phishing scammers are again targeting customers of the UK-based bank NatWest via a series of emails about supposed payment issues. The post NatWest ‘Payment Issue’ Phishing Emails appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Sandy Hook Exposed?
A video supposedly documenting that the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School were a staged hoax is full of misinformation.
Hoax-Slayer→ Kroger Warns of ‘Free Check’ Scam on Facebook
US retailer Kroger is warning Facebook users about a new scam that is supposedly offering a free check valued at $50 to "everyone". The post Kroger Warns of ‘Free Check’ Scam on Facebook appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
FactCheck.org→ Fake Dig at ‘Dumb’ Scientists
Q: Did a potential nominee for “chief scientist” at the U.S. Department of Agriculture call scientists “dumb, regular people” who “think dinosaurs actually existed and the Earth is somehow getting warmer”? A: No. Th
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 its anniversary. The post ‘Get Two Free
Hoax-Slayer→ “NASA 15 Days of Darkness” Hoax Returns
Report circulating via social media claims that NASA has confirmed that the Earth will experience 15 days of darkness in November 2017. Another version claims that the supposed event will occur in June 2017. The post “NASA 15 Days of DarknessR
Snopes→ Weather Channel Co-Founder Denies Climate Change
Comments by Weather Channel co-founder John Coleman supposedly refute global warming. Are his remarks an accurate analysis of climate change?
Truth or Fiction?→ Man Catches 13 Pound Bullfrog in Texas-Truth! & Misleading!
Man Catches 13 Pound Bullfrog in Texas-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: A man caught a 13 pound bullfrog in a fishing hole while hunting on a ranch in Batesville, Texas. The Truth: A Texas state game official confirmed that photos purportedly showing a
Hoax-Slayer→ The Best Address in England (Adult Joke)
The following joke has circulated far and wide. I include it here simply because I have had a number of messages asking if the supposed address is real. The post The Best Address in England (Adult Joke) appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Truth or Fiction?→ President Trump Reinstates Peace Officers Memorial Day-Fiction!
President Trump Reinstates Peace Officers’ Memorial Day-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Donald Trump has reinstated a national day of remembrance for peace officers who were killed in the line of duty after President Obama canceled it. The
Snopes→ Is There a New, Rare Tick That Burrows Under Your Skin Undetected?
A viral Facebook post with pictures stolen from various sources doesn't provide any specifics about a supposed new type of tick.
Snopes→ Did Disney Fake Lemming Deaths for the Nature Documentary ‘White Wilderness’?
Lemmings don't commit mass suicide, so filmmakers had to use various camera tricks to capture scenes of them supposedly plunging to their deaths.
Snopes→ Aerosmith’s Memory Problems
Legends describe some hilarious mishaps about a band who supposedly couldn't remember what they were supposed to be doing.
FactCheck.org→ Special Counsel Q&A
On May 17, the Justice Department announced the appointment of former FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III as special counsel to investigate any possible collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government’s efforts to influence the 201
Hoax-Slayer→ No, a Call From 777888999 will NOT ‘Blast’ Your Phone — Hoax
According to supposed warning messages that are currently circulating via WhatsApp and SMS, you should not take a mobile phone call from the number 777888999. The post No, a Call From 777888999 will NOT ‘Blast’ Your Phone — Hoax app
Truth or Fiction?→ ABC Cancels “Last Man Standing” Because of Tim Allen’s Conservative Views-Unproven!
ABC Cancels “Last Man Standing” Because of Tim Allen’s Conservative Views-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: ABC has canceled Tim Allen’s “Last Man Standing” because of the show’s conservative leanings and Allen̵
Truth or Fiction?→ Clinton Foundation Cargo Ship Raided, Contraband Found-Fiction!
Clinton Foundation Cargo Ship Raided, Contraband Found-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A Clinton Foundation cargo ship named “The Chelsea” was raided and contraband including refugees, illegal produce, weapons and drugs were found. The Truth
FactCheck.org→ No ‘First Grandma’ Charges
Q: Was Michelle Obama’s mother, Marian Robinson, charged with larceny and fraud? A: No. That false claim piggybacks on a fake news story that we already wrote about. FULL QUESTION Has Marian Robinson, Barack Obama’s mother-in-law, been charg
Truth or Fiction?→ Prayer Requests for Dakota, Boy Airlifted with Repeated Seizures -Unproven!
Prayer Requests for Dakota, Boy Airlifted with Repeated Seizures –Unproven! Summary of eRumor: Prayer requests for a boy named Dakota who was suffering from continuous seizures and was airlifted to a hospital in Dallas made the rounds on soci
Truth or Fiction?→ Wild Boars Kill Three ISIS Terrorists in Iraq-Truth! & Fiction!
Wild Boars Kill Three ISIS Terrorists in Iraq-Truth! & Unproven! Summary of eRumor: Wild boars killed three ISIS terrorists who were hiding in heavy vegetation before a planned ambush outside the city of Kirkuk, Iraq. The Truth: Three ISIS fighte
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
Snopes→ Adam Hilliker Detention Letter
Supposed teacher's letter home upbraids a student for correcting him in class.
Snopes→ Did Sean Spicer Say Hitler Didn’t Use Chemical Weapons on ‘Fellow Germans’?
A supposed "clarification" by Sean Spicer regarding his remarks about Hitler and chemical weapons was posted on a hoax Facebook page.
Snopes→ Did Sean Spicer Say ‘We’re Absolutely Ready For WWIII’ Under Trump?
A quote supposedly from White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer about the start of World War III originated with a hoax news article.
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→ ‘Gates of Heaven’ Photograph
A manipulated photograph of the Swan Nebula is being passed around as an image of "The Gates of Heaven" that has supposedly befuddled astronomers.
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.
Truth or Fiction?→ Top Clinton Aide Turns Up Dead Before Testifying on Private Email Server-Reported as Fiction!
Top Clinton Aide Turns Up Dead Before Congressional Testimony on Private Email Server-Reported as Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Top Clinton aide Johnston Wilson McGill, 34, was found dead of an apparent heart attack just one day before he was summoned
Hoax-Slayer→ Still Using AOL Email? Keep an Eye Out For These Phishing Scams
Right now, AOL email users need to watch for fake "Assistant Message" emails purporting to be from AOL help. The emails cite a supposed account problem and suggest that you access more information by following a link to the AOL Help website.
Hoax-Slayer→ Facebook Promotion, Lottery and Award Scams
Messages purporting to be from Facebook claim that users have won a large sum of money in a supposed Facebook related promotion, lottery or award.
FactCheck.org→ GOP’s Obamacare Obituary: Premature
Republicans repeatedly claim that Obamacare is in a “death spiral,” collapsing of its own weight. This is wishful thinking on their part, with little evidence to support it. Examples of the GOP line: “[T]he law is collapsing,”