The Truth-o-Meter says: True | Did federal inmate population drop under Obama for first time since Carter? Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently charged federal prosecutors with taking a more aggressive approach to charging defendants, including
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Truth or Fiction?→ Bill Clinton Files for Divorce from Hillary Clinton-Fiction!
Bill Clinton Files for Divorce from Hillary Clinton-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: President Bill Clinton has filed for divorce from Hillary Clinton because he’s “appalled at the actions’ of his own wife. The Truth: Bill Clinton has no
Truth or Fiction?→ Cosmic Rays from Mars will Damage Phones, Electronics-Fiction!
Cosmic Rays from Mars can Damage Phones, Electronics-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Singapore television warns readers to turn off their cell phones to avoid damage from cosmic rays from mars that could cause damage and personal harm. The Truth: Warni
Snopes→ Jury Rules UK Man Was Hiring Killer, Not Writing Thriller
A London jury ruled that a former TV producer was hiring hitmen, not conducting research for a project as he claimed.
Snopes→ We May Not Be Able To Do Math Unconsciously, After All
A study that seemed to show people can read and do math with their unconscious minds has been called into question by researchers.
FactCheck.org→ Clinton Cargo Raid Didn’t Happen
Q: Were refugees, weapons and drugs found on a Clinton Foundation cargo ship? A: No. That is yet another story from a prolific satirical website. FULL QUESTION Did a Clinton Foundation cargo ship get caught smuggling people from Syria, drugs and il
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Tangerine Limited Usage’ Phishing Scam Email
According to an email that purports to be from the Canadian bank Tangerine, customers are required to verify their online accounts because the bank is conducting maintenance services on its databases. The post ‘Tangerine Limited Usage’ Phi
Hoax-Slayer→ Tick Removal Advice — Liquid Soap Technique
Circulating social media message advises that the best way to remove a tick is to cover it with liquid soap and wait for it to detach itself. The post Tick Removal Advice — Liquid Soap Technique appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Rolex is Giving Away Free Watch’ Facebook Survey Scam
Circulating Facebook post claims that Rolex is giving away a free watch to "everyone" on its 118th birthday. The post ‘Rolex is Giving Away Free Watch’ Facebook Survey Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ PayPal ‘ Multiple Unsuccessful Login Attempts’ Phishing Scam Email
According to this email, which claims to be from PayPal, access to your account has been limited due to multiple unsuccessful login attempts from a foreign IP address. The post PayPal ‘ Multiple Unsuccessful Login Attempts’ Phishing Scam E
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
PolitiFact→ Who is Robert Mueller? New special counsel leading Russian investigation
The Justice Department has appointed a special counsel to investigate connections between President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and Russia. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein selected former FBI director Robert Mueller for the task on May 17
FactCheck.org→ Trump vs. Comey
Summary In the weeks leading up to his decision to fire FBI Director James Comey, President Donald Trump met with Comey on at least two occasions and discussed the FBI investigation of the Trump campaign. But Trump’s version of what was said at t
Snopes→ US: Immigrant Arrests Soar Under Trump, Fewer Deported
Immigration arrests increased by nearly 40 percent in early 2017 as newly emboldened agents under President Donald Trump detained more than 40,000 people suspected of being in the country illegally.
PolitiFact→ Obstruction of justice, presidential immunity, impeachment: What you need to know
Americans are hearing a lot of comparisons these days between Richard Nixon and Donald Trump, particularly after news reports revealed the existence of contemporaneous notes taken by soon-to-be-fired FBI director James Comey during his conversations wi
Truth or Fiction?→ AG Jeff Sessions Holds Stock in Private Prison System-Fiction!
AG Jeff Sessions Holds Stock in Private Prison System-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Attorney General Jeff Sessions holds stock in the private prison industry and stands to benefit financially from decisions to restore federal use of private prisons a
Snopes→ Does This Cat Have an Unusually Deep Voice?
A video purportedly showing a cat with an extremely deep meow appears to have been overdubbed.
Snopes→ New Orleans Takes Down 3rd Confederate-Era Monument
Workers in protective gear removed a statue of Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard from the entrance to City Park in New Orleans on 16 May 2017.
Snopes→ Newly Freed Chelsea Manning: ‘I’m Figuring Things Out’
The soldier who was sentenced to 35 years in a military prison for giving classified materials to WikiLeaks says she's excited to see what comes next.
Washington Post→ Trump’s claim veterans received ’42 percent more’ approvals to get non-VA health care
“We have increased by 42 percent the approval for veterans using the Choice program.” — President Trump, rally in Harrisburg, Pa., April 29 “Already this year, using the Choice Program, veterans have received 42 percent more approva
Hoax-Slayer→ Phishing Scam — ‘Upgrade Your Bigpond Account’
Message purporting to be from Australian internet service provider Bigpond claims that you must upgrade your account before you lose "all history access". The post Phishing Scam — ‘Upgrade Your Bigpond Account’ appeared first on Hoax
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Get Free Aer Lingus Tickets’ Facebook Survey Scam
According to a post that is currently being shared on Facebook, you can click to get 2 free flight tickets from Irish airline Aer Lingus. The post ‘Get Free Aer Lingus Tickets’ Facebook Survey Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ No, Monica Lewinsky’s Son’s Body Has NOT Been Found in Central Park — Fake-News
Circulating report claims that the body of Monica Lewinsky’s son, David, has been found in New York's Central Park under "Suspicious Circumstances". The post No, Monica Lewinsky’s Son’s Body Has NOT Been Found in Central Park — Fake-News ap
Snopes→ Did a Biplane Buzz a Los Angeles Beach in 1911?
An image purportedly showing a biplane flying low over a California beach is actually an early example of photographic manipulation.
Truth or Fiction?→ German Government Confiscating Homes to House Refugees-Truth! & Fiction!
German Government Confiscating Homes to House Refugees-Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The German government has begun confiscating residential homes in Hamburg to house an influx of refugees from Syria and other war-torn countries. The Trut
Snopes→ Coroner Rules South Carolina Teen Died of Rare Caffeine-Induced Arrhythmia
An autopsy carried out after the 26 April 2017 death of South Carolina teen Davis Cripe shows that he died of a heart problem related to caffeine consumption.
Truth or Fiction?→ Muslim Refugee Rapes Pregnant Michigan Woman-Fiction!
Muslim Refugee Rapes Michigan Woman for Hours-Fiction! Summary or eRumor: A Syrian refugee was arrested for raping and beating a pregnant woman in Hamtramck, Michigan, in May 2017. The Truth: A photo of South American woman who was the victim of dom
Snopes→ Are the ‘Rainbow Mountains of Peru’ Real?
Although a photograph does show a real location in Peru, the colors of the mountains appear to have been digitally enhanced.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Brutal Shooting’ Fake-News Posts Link to Scam Websites
Fake-news posts claiming that a brutal shooting has occurred in a specified location are currently appearing on Facebook. The post ‘Brutal Shooting’ Fake-News Posts Link to Scam Websites appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Did J.D. Salinger Write in the Nude?
A photograph purportedly showing the famously reclusive author wearing nothing but a pair of sandals actually shows a different writer, Jayson Loam.
Truth or Fiction?→ Pastor Eaten By Crocodile While Walking on Water Like Jesus-Fiction!
Pastor Eaten By Crocodile While Walking on Water Like Jesus-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Pastor Jonathan Mthethwa or Pastor Jeremiah Mahlangu (depending on the version) was eaten by crocodiles in South Africa while trying to demonstrate to congregan
Truth or Fiction?→ Fox News Host Tucker Carlson Dies in Suspicious Accident-Fiction!
Fox News Host Tucker Carlson Dies in Suspicious Accident-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Fox News host Tucker Carlson was severely injured and later died in a head-on-collision with a car that had a reinforced bumper and added safety features that made th
PolitiFact→ PolitiFact Sheet: Jared Kushner, Kushner Companies, EB-5 visas and Chinese investors
A widely criticized immigrant investor program is back in the spotlight after the sister of Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s senior adviser and son-in-law, courted investors for a family real estate project. Nicole Meyer, Kushner’s s
Hoax-Slayer→ HM Revenue & Customs Income Tax Repayment Phishing Scam
Email, purporting to be from the UK's HM Revenue & Customs, claims that the recipient has paid too much income tax and should follow a link to arrange a refund. The post HM Revenue & Customs Income Tax Repayment Phishing Scam appeared first o
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Website Customer Invoice’ Malware Email
A malicious email, which has the subject "INVOICE Website customer", claims that you can click a link to access the invoice in Microsoft Word (doc) format. The post ‘Website Customer Invoice’ Malware Email appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
FactCheck.org→ Obama on Childhood Obesity Rates
Former President Barack Obama falsely claimed that Let’s Move, an initiative of former First Lady Michelle Obama, “helped bring down America’s obesity rates for our youngest kids for the first time in 30 years.” In fact, research
FactCheck.org→ GOP Bill and Sexual Assault
Q: Are sexual assault and rape preexisting conditions under the GOP health bill? A: No. The bill doesn’t identify any preexisting conditions, and it says insurers can’t deny coverage to individuals who have them. But insurers could charge mor
Snopes→ Does Japan Have a ‘7D’ Hologram Animal Park?
A viral video appearing to show a park in which visitors can touch, feel, and even smell virtual animals is a hoax.
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
FactCheck.org→ Video: Trump’s Claim of FBI ‘Turmoil’
In this week’s video, CNN’s Jake Tapper and FactCheck.org examine statements made by President Donald Trump and his deputy press secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, about morale at the FBI. In an interview with NBC’s Lester Holt, Trump