Can You Text to 83361 to Receive a Free Target Gift Card?
28 May 2018An insidious scam ends not with free gift cards, but with Facebook users involuntarily spamming the groups to which they belong.
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Pilot Flying J Flag Controversy
10 May 2018A Facebook user claimed that a truck stop in Texas took down a flag because it offends "foreigners," but Flying J says in reality the flagpole is broken.
Is Facebook Removing the Share Button from Pro-Trump Posts?
11 April 2018Rumors about Facebook's suppression of content (in this case posts supportive of President Trump) resurfaced after Sen. Ted Cruz referenced them.
Prayer Request for Jimmy Coyne’s Grandson After Walkout-Related Attack?
20 March 2018According to a vague Facebook rumor, the grandson of a man named Jimmy Coyne was assaulted at school for refusing to participate in pro-gun control walkouts.
Is a Vibrant Bra Promotion a Criminal Scam?
2 March 2018A Vibrant Body Company bra promotion has been linked to rumors of a human trafficking scheme.
Are Criminals Using Plastic Bottles in Wheel Wells to Carjack People?
The alleged trick of distracting a driver by cramming a plastic bottle in a wheel well runs counter to how most carjackers operate.
Is a Safety Recall of Ventolin Inhalers Underway?
6 February 2018Viral Facebook posts have rehashed an old recall, causing hundreds of thousands of people unnecessary concern.
Is Costco Toilet Paper Unsafe for Plumbing Systems?
7 February 2018We found no evidence to suggest Costco toilet paper was any less safe for septic tanks than any other brand of bath tissue.
Another ‘Amazing’ 2018 Calendar Quirk?
11 January 2018Two important Christian observances fall on dates that are also secular holidays in 2018.
2018’s ‘Amazing’ Calendar
26 December 2017A social media image highlighting a supposedly "amazing" aspect to the 2018 calendar is neither amazing nor accurate.
Missing Child Alert: Heaven Ray Cox
1 December 2017A mother's viral Facebook post reported that the 15-year-old girl was missing from her home in Orange, Texas.
‘Boy Shot by Stepfather’ Appeal
24 February 2010Old hoax holds that a every time a particular message is shared, a company will donate money towards the medical care of a 14-year-old boy shot by his stepfather.
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If You Used FaceApp, Do Russians Now Own All of Your Photographs?
18 July 2019Users should always consider privacy and security before uploading personal data to an app.
Is U.S. Singer, Actress Dolly Parton Paralyzed in the Face?
18 July 2019Be careful not to judge a story by a tabloid cover.
Is This Rachel Chandler and President Bill Clinton on Jeffrey Epstein’s Plane?
18 July 2019The answer to "Who is Rachel Chandler?" is simpler than some think.
Is This the 2020 Summer Olympics Logo?
18 July 2019The Olympics bring together the greatest athletes (and graphic designers) in the world.
Did AOC Start ‘Chain Migration’ Proceedings Against Melania Trump?
17 July 2019U.S. First Lady Melania Trump's parents, both from Slovenia, became U.S. citizens in August 2018.