Are Danske Bank Customers Being Specifically Targeted Via Text?
A circulating text message warning about a scam was itself fraudulent.
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No, Kroger Is Not Offering a Free $50 ‘Anniversary’ Coupon on Facebook
Yet another "free coupon" scam attempted to lure social media users with bogus promises.
Is Teens Coughing on Produce a ‘Disturbing Trend’ in the US?
A reported instance of "teens doing dumb things on social media" may be something less than a national craze.
Is Starbucks Offering $100 Coupons During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Coupon scams are not uncommon — with or without a global pandemic.
Did Dolphins and Swans ‘Return’ to Italian Waterways Amid COVID-19 Lockdown?
A few wildlife sightings were excitedly shared across social media as a note of sunny news amid the bleak reality of the coronavirus pandemic.
Is Quaden Bayles 18 Years Old?
After receiving financial support from a wide range of celebrities, a bullied boy with dwarfism was accused of lying about his age.
Did Televangelist Jim Bakker Say ‘God Will Create a Holy Line of Trumps’?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Did NFL Star Patrick Mahomes Buy Dinner for All Patrons at a Restaurant?
The Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback helped his team win the Super Bowl on Feb. 2, 2020.
Did a 2012 Tweet Predict Kobe’s Death?
An eerily prescient tweet gained prominence after the tragic demise of basketball legend Kobe Bryant in January 2020.
Is This Kobe Bryant Playing ‘Moonlight Sonata’?
Kobe Bryant may have been best known for his basketball skills, but he was a man of many other talents.
Were GOP Senators Overheard Saying ‘We’re Up Shit’s Creek’ About Impeachment?
A tweet prompted some conversation about fake conversations.
Did Sex Traffickers in Florida Trick Motorists By Lying in the Road?
Yet another sex trafficking scare was promoted on social media in late 2019.
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Did California Democrats Introduce an LGBTQ Bill to ‘Protect Pedophiles Who Rape Children’?
A bill in the California state Senate would leave the decision of whether individuals convicted of particular sex crimes involving minors must register as sex offenders to the discretion of the court.
Was Jacob Blake Charged With Raping a Child?
Online commentators and social media users sought to undermine protests sparked by the police shooting of Blake in Wisconsin in August 2020.
Does This Video Show Biden Falling Asleep in an Interview?
The manipulated clip was shared by President Trump's social media director.
Did Antifa.com Redirect to Biden’s Official Campaign Website?
If it was a prank, it wouldn't be the first time the politician has been targeted in such a way.
Is This ‘Trump Army’ Fundraising Email Real?
The Trump campaign launched the "Army for Trump" website in March 2020.