‘Free Disney Theme Park Tickets’ Scam
1 May 2012 Disney is not giving away free theme park tickets to those who like and share posts on Facebook; such offers are a form of sweepstakes scam.
Inboxer Rebellion
‘Boy Shot by Stepfather’ Appeal
24 February 2010 Old 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.
Were New York Police Denied Service at a Brooklyn Donut Shop?
8 August 2017 A Dunkin' Donuts worker supposedly refused service to two plainclothes NYPD officers, but the store said the officers weren't even in the line for service.
Li Ching-Yuen: 256-Year-Old Man?
28 February 2013 Claims that a Chinese man named Li Ching-Yuen lived to be 256 years old are poorly documented and highly improbable.
‘Popcorn Carnival’ WhatsApp Hoax
27 July 2017 Another WhatsApp malware hoax is circulating, this time warning that a "Carnaval de las palomitas" or "Popcorn Carnival" video could "hack" your phone.
Do Detergent Pods Clog Drains?
18 July 2017 A viral Facebook post claimed laundry detergent pods clog drains, but it is unclear whether the issue is widespread.
Airline Ticket Giveaway Scam
8 February 2016 Airlines are not giving away free tickets or spending money to Facebook users who share and like a page. Those offers are a form of online scam.
Chumlee Death Hoax
3 June 2013 Reports that the 'Pawn Stars' personality has passed away are a hoax.
Fake Amber Alert: Plate 72B 381
16 July 2009 A long-circulating report of an Amber Alert issued for three-year-old girl taken by man in a grey car is not valid.
741741: Crisis Text Hotline
21 September 2015 Teens (and others) can text 741741 from anywhere in the United States to talk with a crisis counselor.
ALDI Online Coupon Scam
20 December 2015 Online offers for free ALDI grocery coupons are not legitimate.
Coon Rapids Walmart Trafficking Warning
7 June 2017 A woman's warning about a man who gave her a "bad feeling" at a Walmart in Coon Rapids, Minnesota probably had nothing to do with human trafficking.
