Are Texts Saying ‘A Friend Has Complimented You in IRL’ Linked to Sex Trafficking?
28 August 2018Not every unsolicited communication is an attempt to target victims for sex trafficking rings.
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The Killer in the Backseat
26 September 2000A crazed killer is discovered hiding in the back seat of woman's car at a gas station.
Robbers Using Rubber Bands to Break Into Houses?
25 April 2016A viral Facebook post warned that robbers were using rubber bands on door latches to break into homes, but its validity was questionable.
Burundanga/Scopolamine Warning
11 May 2008Criminals in the U.S. are not using burundanga-soaked business cards to incapacitate their victims, despite a recurrent warning.
Should You Call #77 or 112 to Contact the Police in an Emergency?
17 March 2002Those numbers work sometimes, but calling #77 or 112 on your cell phone will not necessarily connect you to emergency services no matter where you are.
Drano Bottle Bombs
27 April 2010A viral alert warns about neighborhood residents finding unexploded 'bottle bombs' in their yards.
Colored Stickers Target Homes of Dog Owners?
12 March 2013Rumors that criminals are marking homes with colored stickers or bags in trees in order to steal dogs for use in dogfighting events are unfounded.
Are Robbers Subduing Victims with Perfume?
1 March 2000Long-standing crime warning holds that thieves are trolling parking lots and rendering their victims unconscious with perfume samples.
Will Entering Your PIN in Reverse at an ATM Summon the Police?
7 October 2006Entering your PIN in reverse at any ATM will not automatically send an alarm to local police. The idea is nothing more than an unimplemented concept.
‘Can You Hear Me?’ Scam Warning
27 January 2017Dozens of news outlets reported on a purported scam wherein fraudsters supposedly falsify charges by randomly calling people and asking 'Can you hear me?'
Do Thieves Use Trash to Case Homes for Expensive Christmas Presents?
27 December 2016Although concealing boxes for big-ticket items is never a bad idea, no evidence suggests that flashy trash increases your risk of being robbed.
Are Thieves Stealing License Plates in a Carjacking Scheme?
22 December 2016No, carjackers are not lying in wait to steal your license plates before stealing your car.
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Is U.S. Actor Sam Elliott Really Dead?
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Did U.S. Women’s Soccer Player Give Nazi Salute Outside Holocaust Museum?
15 July 2019The photo was shared by the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Manhattan with a message congratulating the team for its World Cup win.
Did Rep. Ilhan Omar Say ‘White Men Should Be Put in Chains’?
19 November 2018A widely-shared meme offered a malicious quotation attributed to the Minnesota Democrat.
Will Posting This Notice Stop Facebook from Making Your Posts Public?
4 June 2012"WARNING: Everything you’ve ever posted becomes public from tomorrow!"