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&
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FactCheck.org→ Explaining Trump’s Russia Tweets
President Donald Trump went on a tweetstorm about the Russia investigation. He accused his vanquished rival Hillary Clinton of obstruction of justice (without any evidence) and blamed others for his firing of FBI Director James Comey (even though Trump
Snopes→ Did Alexandria Shooter James Hodgkinson Hold a Sign With a Rand Paul Tweet?
A doctored image appears to show Hodgkinson holding a sign with a tweet about the Second Amendment.
Truth or Fiction?→ Michigan Governor Candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s Ties to George Soros-Mostly Fiction!
Michigan Gov. Candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s Ties to George Soros-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Candidate for Michigan governor Abdul El-Sayed has been groomed by billionaire philanthropist George Soros to become the next Barack Obama. The Tru
PolitiFact→ ‘Top 10’ graphic misleads about James Comey’s testimony
Did you miss ousted FBI Director James Comey’s big hearing? A graphic circulating on right-wing websites and social media titled the "Top 10 things we learned today" claims to tell you everything you need to know about Comey’s Jun
Hoax-Slayer→ Hoax Warning: Lost Child Lure — ‘New Way for Gang Members to Rape Women’
Circulating message warns that violent gang members are using children who pretend to be lost as a means of tricking women into going to gang houses where they will be raped. The post Hoax Warning: Lost Child Lure — ‘New Way for Gang Member
Hoax-Slayer→ Fancy a New Range Rover? Me Too, But Liking and Sharing on Facebook Won’t Get you One!
Over the last few years, I've seen dozens of different like-farming and survey scams on Facebook that all promise you the chance to win a brand new Range Rover just for liking, sharing, commenting, and filling out the odd online survey. The post Fancy
Washington Post→ Video: Trump’s flip-flops on remarks in his 2015 campaign announcement speech
Two years ago, Donald Trump rode down the escalator at the Trump Tower and launched a presidential campaign that changed history. (Here’s our fact check of his announcement speech, in which we described Trump as “a fact
Hoax-Slayer→ Microsoft World Lottery Scam
According to this email, you have won a million dollars in an international lottery promotion organized by the Microsoft Corporation. The post Microsoft World Lottery Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
FactCheck.org→ Can Trump Fire Mueller?
Q: Can President Donald Trump fire special counsel Robert Mueller? A: Not directly. Only the deputy attorney general who appointed Mueller can fire him and only for cause. But Trump could fire the DAG, or order the special-counsel regulations repealed
FactCheck.org→ Preexisting Condition Spin
Opponents of the Republican House health care bill are claiming its provisions on preexisting conditions reach further than they actually do. A TV ad from AARP says “insurers can charge thousands more” for preexisting conditions under the
FactCheck.org→ Schumer Didn’t Resign, Sessions Wasn’t Fired
Q: Did Sen. Chuck Schumer resign? Was Attorney General Jeff Sessions fired? Are the Clintons divorcing? Is Monica Lewinsky dead? A: No. Each claim was made by the same website that writes “fiction as fact.” FULL ANSWER Sen. Chuck Schumer
Snopes→ Doctors: Student Freed by N. Korea Has Severe Brain Damage
Otto Warmbier, serving a 15-year prison term for alleged anti-state acts, was released to his home state of Ohio in a coma.
Snopes→ YouTube Star Charged with Child Porn Ordered to Stay Offline
The judge also ordered 24-year-old Austin Jones to stay off the internet and to remain in his mother's suburban Chicago home.
Truth or Fiction?→ Golden State Warriors Skip White House Visit, Snub President Trump-Undetermined!
Golden State Warriors Won’t Visit White House, Snub President Trump-Undetermined! Summary of eRumor: The Golden State Warriors voted not to visit the White House, snubbing President Trump, after winning the 2017 NBA championship. The Truth: The
Truth or Fiction?→ Muslim Invasion: UK Overrun by Muslim Minority-Mostly Fiction!
Muslim Invasion: Email Claims UK Overrun by Muslim Minority-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A forwarded email with the subject line, “How the British Have Passively Succumbed to the Muslim Invasion,” argues that the country’s numbe
Climate Feedback→ How sea ice can still be thick in places in a warming Arctic
EXPLAINER A June 12th Winnipeg Free Press story titled “U of M climate change study postponed due to climate change” describes a climate study delayed by unusual sea ice conditions around Newfoundland that necessitated the reassignment of
Washington Post→ The bogus claim that a map of crosshairs by Sarah Palin’s PAC incited Rep. Gabby Giffords’s shooting
“Was this attack evidence of how vicious American politics has become? Probably. In 2011, Jared Lee Loughner opened fire in a supermarket parking lot, grievously wounding Representative Gabby Giffords and killing six people, including a 9
Snopes→ Bringing a Gun to a Knife Fight
Scott Baio asserted during a July 2016 MSNBC appearance that President Obama once said if [Republicans] "bring a knife" to a fight, [Democrats] should "bring a gun."
Washington Post→ President Trump’s mangled ‘facts’ about Obamacare
“Americans were told that premiums would go down by $2,500 per year. And instead, their premiums went up to levels that nobody thought even possible.” “It was just announced yesterday that 2 million people have dropped out of Obamacar
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Mystery Shopper’ Money Laundering Scams
Emails offer recipients part time work as mystery shoppers and promise to send cheques or money orders for them to use in their shopping evaluations. The post ‘Mystery Shopper’ Money Laundering Scams appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Win an iPhone 7’ Facebook Survey Scam
Circulating Facebook post claims that you can win an iPhone 7 by liking and sharing, adding the comment "I want an iPhone7!", and visiting a link. The post ‘Win an iPhone 7’ Facebook Survey Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
FactCheck.org→ Fake Spicer Quote About ‘Covfefe’
Q: Did White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer say that the president has the “legal right and power to decide how words in the English language are spelled”? A: No. That bogus quote comes from a “satirical” article about Presi
Snopes→ Local Activists: Grenfell Tower Fire ‘Was Inevitable’
The Grenfell Action Group said their warnings prior to the fatal blaze 'fell on deaf ears.'
PolitiFact→ Donald Trump – Donald Trump's Mostly False tweet about Obamacare dropouts
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Donald Trump's Mostly False tweet about Obamacare dropouts President Donald Trump often says that the health insurance exchanges for buying individual coverage are collapsing under their own weight. Recent rep
FactCheck.org→ Will Paris Have a ‘Tiny’ Effect on Warming?
President Donald Trump and his top environmental official said the Paris Agreement would reduce the global average temperature by only 0.2 degrees Celsius. Former Vice President Al Gore said that’s “not true.” Who’s right? Trump and Scott P
Snopes→ Kansas Husband Who Robbed Bank to Avoid Wife Given Probation
A 70-year-old man who said he robbed a Kansas City, Kansas, bank so he could get away from his wife blamed his actions on depression.
Snopes→ Did a Woman Require Surgery After a Fidget Spinner Became Stuck in Her Vagina?
Two nearly-identical articles report the same false incident in two far-flung cities.
Hoax-Slayer→ The Case Against ‘Just in Case’
If you tend to be the hoax and scam debunker among your social media friends, chances are you've come across the rather lame 'just in case' justification more than once. The post The Case Against ‘Just in Case’ appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Watch for Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement Scams
US authorities are warning consumers about scams that claim US citizens can receive payments from the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA). The post Watch for Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement Scams appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Absurd ‘Williams Sarah Works For Facebook’ Warning Message
Facebook message warns you not to accept a friend request from one Williams Sarah because she works for Facebook and will remove your account. The post Absurd ‘Williams Sarah Works For Facebook’ Warning Message appeared first on Hoax-Slay
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake WhatsApp ‘New Voice Message’ Email Points to Pharmacy Spam Website
According to this email, which purports to be from cross-platform messaging application WhatsApp, you have a new voice message. The post Fake WhatsApp ‘New Voice Message’ Email Points to Pharmacy Spam Website appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake EnergyAustralia ‘Bill Payment Status’ Scam Email
Customers of energy company EnergyAustralia are being targeted in an email scam campaign designed to trick them into divulging personal and financial information. The post Fake EnergyAustralia ‘Bill Payment Status’ Scam Email appeared fi
FactCheck.org→ Clinton Foundation Not Shutting Down
Q: Was the Clinton Foundation ordered to cease operations and Chelsea Clinton charged with fraud? A: No. Those baseless claims were made up by a self-described “satirical” website. FULL QUESTION Has the Clinton Foundation been found to h
Truth or Fiction?→ ICE Raids Dozens of Convenience Stores in St. Louis-Truth!
ICE Raids Dozes of Convenience Stores in St. Louis-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Federal ICE agents raided dozens of convenience stores in the St. Louis area in May 2017, resulting in 35 indictments. The Truth: Federal ICE agents took part in a raid on
Snopes→ Historic Shipwreck Discovered off Southern California Coast
Researchers discovered the remains of a San Francisco-based U.S. Coast Guard cutter that first set out to sea during the Spanish American War.
Truth or Fiction?→ Charles Manson Granted Parole, Will Be Released from Prison-Fiction!
Charles Manson Granted Parole, Will Be Released from Prison-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Charles Manson has been granted parole and will be released from prison. The Truth: An old hoax about Charles Manson being paroled that was started by a known fa
Hoax-Slayer→ ASIC ‘Renewal Letter’ Malware Email
A malicious email that claims to be a renewal notification from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is currently being distributed. The post ASIC ‘Renewal Letter’ Malware Email appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
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.
FactCheck.org→ Trump’s Coal Spin
President Donald Trump touted the opening of a new coal mine in Pennsylvania as evidence that his administration is “putting the miners back to work.” But construction of the mine in question began before the 2016 election. And experts say