Was the "EU Army" deployed to the streets of Paris to "crush" the "French Revolution" this weekend? No, that's not true: the claim came from a notoriously unreliable website that tries to make money by luring in people with explosive headline
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Lead Stories→ Fake News: In Ghana You Do NOT Need To Dress Like Your Wedding Day To Get Divorced
Is there a law on the books in Ghana that says you need to dress up like on your wedding day before you can get a divorce? No, that's not true: the hoax recently appeared on a Spanish satire website but it has been going around for some time
Truth or Fiction?→ Have More Americans Died in Gun-Related Incidents Than Wars Since the Founding of the United States?
On December 7 2018, the Facebook page Change The Ref shared this meme (text below): FACT: MORE AMERICANS HAVE DIED OF GUN-RELATED INCIDENTS IN THE LAST FIFTY YEARS THAN HAVE DIED IN WAR SINCE THE COUNTRY’S FOUNDING. A caption with the image read
FactCheck.org→ Meme Confuses Lincoln’s Bible With A Quran
Quick Take Former President Barack Obama was sworn into office in 2013 with his hand on two Bibles. He did not use a Quran, as a meme circulating online falsely claims. Full Story Former President Barack Obama used two Bibles when he was sworn into of
Hoax-Slayer→ No, Five Meter Tall Human Skeletons were NOT Found in Iran
Circulating report claims that Russian scientists have found 6 giant human skeletons while excavating a site in western Iran. The post No, Five Meter Tall Human Skeletons were NOT Found in Iran appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Truth or Fiction?→ From Central America to the United States Border, a Journey of Lies
A highly publicized caravan of people traveling from Central America in order to turn themselves in at the United States border to request asylum — one of many groups who have done so over the years — has been dogged from start to finish by false
Hoax-Slayer→ Are Elephants Afraid of Mice? The Old Myth Revisited
I discuss the old myth that elephants are terrified of tiny mice. Is there any substance to the story? The post Are Elephants Afraid of Mice? The Old Myth Revisited appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Yoga Teacher NOT Hospitalized After Performing Blowjob on Himself
Did a 39-year old yoga teacher named Marvin Lewinski from Malibu, California have to be hospitalized after performing oral sex on himself? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a Canadian entertainment website that makes a living by p
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Exaggerated ‘Conflicts of Interest’ Claims
In a flurry of tweets, President Donald Trump stretched the facts when he alleged that special counsel Robert Mueller and his staff have “many” conflicts of interests: Trump falsely claimed that “the woman in charge of prosecuting [c
FactCheck.org→ No Evidence New York Legislator Died from Flu Shot
Quick Take A self-described “alternative news” story suggests the flu shot was responsible for the death of a New York state senator. The official cause of death is still pending. Full Story The weekend before Thanksgiving, New York State
Truth or Fiction?→ Did John ‘Chickie’ Donohue Pull off a War Zone ‘Beer Run’ in Vietnam
On December 7 2018, the Facebook page Dysfuntional Veterans shared the following meme about a man named John “Chickie” Donohue and a Vietnam war “beer run”: The meme read: John “Chickie” Donohue, a merchant marine fr
FactCheck.org→ Our Annual Fundraising Appeal
This week we celebrated our 15th year of holding politicians accountable. We have been able to keep the fact-checks coming in part because of your support. We hope that you will be as generous this year as you have been in the past. In 2018, we have b
FactCheck.org→ Several Administrations Used Tear Gas at the Border
Q: During the Obama administration, did Border Patrol agents use tear gas to control crowds of migrants during incidents at the U.S.-Mexico border? A: Yes, and the gas was also used by administrations prior to his, news reports say. FULL QUESTION To w
Truth or Fiction?→ Did a Principal Ban Candy Canes Because the ‘J’ Symbolizes Jesus?
On December 5, 2018, The Blaze published an article titled “Principal banned candy canes because ‘J’ shape stands ‘for Jesus.’ But that was just for starters.” The item centered on a law firm devoted to “evange
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Colin Kaepernick NOT Arrested For Domestic Violence
Was Colin Kaepernick arrested on a domestic violence charge? No, that's not true: the story was put out by a liberal satire website that uses fake stories to teach gullible Trump supporters and conservatives not to blindly share and like stori
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Clinton Foundation NOT Ordered To Cease Operations – Chelsea NOT Charged With Fraud
Sigh. Was the Clinton Foundation ordered to cease operations and was Chelsea Clinton charged with fraud? No, the same old hoax story that originally came from a liberal satire weblog has gone viral again via a copy on a siite run by a Macedon
Hoax-Slayer→ Mini Cooper Giveaway Facebook Scam
According to a post being shared on Facebook, you can win a 2019 Mini Cooper just by sharing and commenting and liking the Page the post was published on. The post Mini Cooper Giveaway Facebook Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake Dropbox ‘Sent You a File’ Emails Are Phishing Scams
According to this email, someone has sent you a file using online file hosting service Dropbox. The email urges you to click a link to see the file. The post Fake Dropbox ‘Sent You a File’ Emails Are Phishing Scams appeared first on Hoax
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Kid Rock, Ted Nugent Did NOT Raise More Than $10 Million to Fight the War on Christmas
Are Kid Rock and Ted Nugent raising money to help defend Christmas in the "War on Christmas" and have they already collected over $10 million so far? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a liberal satire weblog that tries to educate
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Misleading Paris Agreement Tweets
On Dec. 4, President Donald Trump tweeted about French President Emmanuel Macron and the Paris Agreement, misrepresenting the foreign leader’s position on the climate accord. Macron has not said or suggested the Paris Agreement is “fatally flawed,â
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Charles Darwin Say He Hated ‘Everybody and Everything’ on a Difficult Day?
On November 29 2018, Twitter user @Plant_Phillips shared a transcribed image of a quote attributed to Charles Darwin: Even the most famous scientists have rough weeks. Charles Darwin, for example: “But I am very poorly today and very stupid and hate
Truth or Fiction?→ Were ‘Bladed Weapons’ Discovered in Baguettes During Riots in France?
In December 2018, amid massive civil unrest in France, a photograph of a serrated knife hidden in a baguette appeared on social media with a quip that it showed “bladed weapons confiscated from rioters” by Paris police. As of December 6 the
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Bush, Clinton, Obama Funeral Party Did NOT Trash Air Force One
Did former presidents Bush, Clinton and Obama "thrash" Air Force One after President Trump loaned it to them to transport the body of President George H.W. Bush back home? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a liberal satire website
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Young Man Did NOT Stab His Best Friend After He Subscribed To T-Series
Did a young man named Jacob Paul stab his friend Mike Doors for subscribing to the wrong Youtube channel? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a satire website that often posts made up articles for entertainment purposes. It is not r
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Boston Man Did NOT Sue Dyson for $2.3 Million, NOT Partially Emasculated By Vacuum Cleaner
Did Matthew Blair, a 47-year-old man from Boston, sue Dyson for $2.3 million after being partially emasculated by a vacuum cleaner? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a Canadian entertainment website that makes a living by publishi
Lead Stories→ Fake News: Teacher on Crystal Meth Did NOT Strip Naked in Class, Bite 2 Students
Did a 37-year old Olympia, Washington teacher named Laura James strip naked in class and bite two students all while under the influence of meth? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a Canadian entertainment website that makes a livi
Lead Stories→ Fake News: NO 500-Pound Woman Facing Animal Abuse Charges, Did NOT Force Great Dane to Have Sex
Did a morbidly obese, 500-pound woman face animal abuse charges after forcing a Great Dane to have sex with her? And did this happen in Youngstown, Ohio or Knoxville, Tennessee (or anywhere else)? No, that's not true: the story was made up by
Hoax-Slayer→ TRUE – Animal Rescue Site Promotion Message
Circulating message claims that you can help provide food for abused and neglected animals simply by clicking a button on the Animal Rescue Site. The post TRUE – Animal Rescue Site Promotion Message appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ No, Morrisons is NOT Giving Away Free £150 Coupons on Facebook
According to a post that is circulating rapidly on Facebook, UK supermarket chain Morrisons is giving Facebook users a free £150 coupon to celebrate Christmas. The post No, Morrisons is NOT Giving Away Free £150 Coupons on Facebook appeared first on
Hoax-Slayer→ GENUINE – Striped Iceberg Photographs
According to a message that has circulated online for more than a decade, attached photographs depict amazing striped icebergs taken in the Antarctic region. The post GENUINE – Striped Iceberg Photographs appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did a Woman Use Venmo to Send Herself Thousands of Dollars from a Stranger’s Phone?
On November 12, 2018, Twitter user @SydneyShyanneS tweeted a tale about the cash-sharing app Venmo, modern dating, and bar interactions which later became virally popular: this dude has been calling my bar to check the cameras because he asked a girl t
FactCheck.org→ Bogus Kurt Russell Quote Strikes Again
Quick Take A viral meme falsely attributes a quote supportive of President Donald Trump to movie star Kurt Russell. The actor’s representative has debunked it before. Full Story A number of similar pro-President Donald Trump Facebook pages, seem
FactCheck.org→ The Fake Clinton Quote That Won’t Go Away
Quick Take An old, bogus quote claiming that Hillary Clinton suggested in 2013 that Donald Trump should run for public office is circulating again on Facebook. It’s still not true. Full Story Even after it has been thoroughly debunked, misinform
PolitiFact→ Timeline of Michael Flynn's turn, from Trump aide to Mueller witness
How to make sense of Michael Flynn's contradictions? He was one of the most distinguished military intelligence officers in a generation. Now he’s the shortest-lived national security adviser in American history after loose-lipped talk with t
PolitiFact→ Timeline of Michael Flynn's turn, from Trump aide to Mueller witness
How to make sense of Michael Flynn's contradictions? He was one of the most distinguished military intelligence officers in a generation. Now he’s the shortest-lived national security adviser in American history after loose-lipped talk with t
Climate Feedback→ Climate Feedback receives Special Mention of the Jury for the Best Climate Solutions Award 2018
The Best Climate Solutions Award competition was organized by the CMCC Foundation (Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change) and co-produced with the Festival for the Earth, with the intent to reward the best initiatives to communicate about climate
FactCheck.org→ Our 15th Anniversary
FactCheck.org turns 15 years old today. Since our launch on Dec. 5, 2003, fact-checking political claims has become a worldwide phenomenon, with 162 fact-checking websites currently active, according to the Reporters’ Lab at Duke University. Jou
Lead Stories→ Fake News: German Biker Gangs NOT Beating the Hell Out of Muslim Refugees
Are German biker gangs beating the hell out of muslim refugees in their midst who "keep assaulting their country's women"? No, that's not true: a Macedonian fake news website altered the title of a news article from an Indian news website base
Hoax-Slayer→ PayPal ‘Account Has Been Suspended’ Phishing Scam
According to this email, PayPal has temporarily suspended your account 'due to some issues in the automatic verification process". The post PayPal ‘Account Has Been Suspended’ Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ WhatsApp ‘Red Light Will Turn Green’ Hoax Message
According to a message that is circulating via WhatsApp, the company has decided to let the app "work without Internet" at no extra cost. The post WhatsApp ‘Red Light Will Turn Green’ Hoax Message appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.