Did a Janitor Collect $20 Million in Life Insurance on Dead Chicago Teens?
An old fake news item appeared to play off stereotypes about Chicago and controversial "dead peasant" insurance.
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Does President Donald Trump Plan to Make it Illegal to be Transgender?
Reports that Trump has put transgender people "on notice" come from a fake news web site.
Did a Man Lock His Daughter in a Cage for Overusing a Snapchat Filter?
Numerous fake news sites published a yarn about a man locking his daughter in a cage to punish her for using Snapchat's dog filter.
Trump Donates 50k to Charleston Shooter Family to Move Him to Safer Prison
A fake news site leveraged news about the beating of an incarcerated Dylann Roof to spread a falsehood about Donald Trump's donating money to facilitate a prison transfer.
80 Percent of Black Men in Atlanta are Gay?
A fake news item claimed a study indicated 80 percent of black men in Atlanta were homosexual.
The Chicago Gun-Crimes
Fake news site reports 318 people were shot in Chicago as part of a "Halloween purge."
Moon Plot
The people pictured here are not a couple, and neither was arrested for "selling real estate on the moon."
Did DNA Confirm Hakeem from ‘Empire’ Is Jay-Z’s Biological Son?
Reports that a DNA test confirmed actor Bryshere Y. Gray, who plays Hakeem Lyon on the TV series 'Empire,' is the son of rap mogul Jay-Z are fake news.
Wendy’s Worker Arrested for Putting Vaginal Discharge on Woman’s Burger?
A gross-out story of an adulterated burger and a Wendy's worker is just more fake news.
Michael Jordan on Kids Dying Over His Shoes: ‘Not My Problem’
Michael Jordan did not say he doesn't care about kids dying over his shoes.
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No, ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ Is Not Dead
Highly dubious websites posted false and distasteful articles that prompted unwarranted concern among the reality TV star's many fans.
Did Joe Biden Mention His ‘Hairy Legs’ In Public Remarks?
The alleged remarks come from the same video that brought us a story about a scary fellow in Biden's youth known as "CornPop."
Did Fox News Post Staged Photo of Soldiers During Trump’s Afghanistan Visit?
President Donald Trump made a surprise visit to Afghanistan to celebrate Thanksgiving with members of the U.S. military.
Are Traffickers Leaving Zip Ties on Targets’ Windshield Wipers?
Awareness of one's surroundings is always good, but scarelore can also lead to unwarranted fears.
Did a Starbucks Employee Add the Word ‘Pig’ to a Police Officer’s Order?
A Starbucks in Glenpool, Oklahoma, become the center of controversy in late 2019.